Stagecoach 2016/17 orders

[Southernsofty]

RE: Stagecoach 2016/17 orders

(24/03/2016 15:44)steve517757 Wrote:  I would not bet on it. Last I heard the big groups were reluctant to make further substantial investment on their fleets as there are currently too many unknowns as to how The Buses Bill will affect them ... obviously any outstanding decker DDA requirement will need to get fulfilled

As you say, 'Deckers aside, companies are in a position where they could take a bit of a vehicle investment mini-break, whether they would be wise to do so is another matter!
It will be interesting to see FirstBuses new vehicle order for 2016/17 and whether many W & X reg Tridents/B7TLs get upgraded to DDA standards for a few more years life?