 Routemasters have always been something of a favourite
with Stagecoach Chairman, Brian Souter, so it came as no real surprise when early acquisition,
United Counties, acquired a fleet to run in Bedford and Corby. They were first seen in the post deregulation
green, with orange relief, but by the time Stagecoach stripes were more universally in use, the
Routemaster fleet faded away. United Counties 703 (HVS937) is in splendid condition at Showbus 97
and still sees occasional use.
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Seen leaving
The Stagecoach standard minibus, an Alexander Sprint bodied Mercedes 709D. 375 (L375JBD) is seen on the
338 route in central Oxford, bearing Street Shuttle fleetnames, which like United Counties other brand
name - Coachlinks - has yet to succomb to the all conquering Stagecoach.
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Seen leaving
Birmingham's Bull Ring Bus & Coach Station on the X64 is a modern Plaxton Interurban coach
in Stagecoach colours. United Counties coach routes are still marketed under their
'Coachlinks' brand, rather than the increasingly common place 'Stagecoach Express'.
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Seen leaving
Seen leaving Northampton Greyfriars' Bus Station is 694 (R694DNH), a fairly standard Stagecoach Alexander
bodied low height Olympian.
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