Wasn't really sure where to put this as there isn't a Hampshire section for First Hants, Dorset & Berkshire, but the Bristolian Volvo B9TLs are now beginning to play on the usual service network down. We've had 37626 out for two days on the Solent Ranger X4 and X5 routes (Southampton - Fareham - Portsmouth (X4) / Gosport (X5) and 37338, 37348 and 37621 are all out to play today. Prior to today, they have only been out on limited school routes and Rail Replacement services.
The branding appears untouched and I note they have only fairly recently been painted into these colours - does anyone know if they are just loans?
First Solent 37626 - WX58JYN by
Southern England Bus Scene, on Flickr
37626 taken on the first day in proper service, pictured down Locks Heath Centre with an X4 for Portsmouth.
First Solent 37348 - WX57HLJ by
Southern England Bus Scene, on Flickr
37348 pictured in Titchfield Common with an X5 for Gosport - this is the only one in this colour and branded for the 5.
First Solent 37621 - WX58JYG by
Southern England Bus Scene, on Flickr
37621 again down Locks Heath centre but this morning with an X5 for Southampton.
Hope these are of interest,
James