Like many other major operator’s, ‘LB’ are trying to reduce both their costs and carbon footprint by using vehicles with propulsion systems that offer alternatives to diesels.
SN11 EES
is an Alexander Dennis 400 Hybrid which is described as a “diesel-electric parallel hybrid”.
The use of white in the livery is replaced with what is described as a light silver/gold and the vehicles carry ecoLothian buses.com fleetnames.
Single deck hybrids also have their place in the fleet.
SN13 BDV
This bus first appeared in a livery where the ‘weinrot’ was replaced by a bright green as if to underline its green credentials but it was rapidly replaced to bring it in line with the rest of the fleet.
SNO9 CUX
As is quite common in other fleets, route branding is used. this Volvo 9TL with Wright’s Gemini body serves Clerwood through Seton Sands to Tranent.
SN09 CVK
Another Wright Gemini bodied Volvo 9TL carries ‘22 connect’ branding which serves Gyle Centre through to the Ocean terminal at Leith where as its advertising panel shows it meets up with the former Royal Yacht Britannia.
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