ARRIVA MIDLANDS 3977 ON MIDSUMMER BOULEVARD
Milton Keynes, located in Buckinghamshire, England, is a modern city known for its unique grid road system and rapid development since its designation as a new town in 1967. Situated approximately 50 miles northwest of London, it serves as a significant hub in the South East Midlands.
🚌 Bus Services and Operators:
Milton Keynes boasts a comprehensive bus network operated by several companies:
Arriva The Shires: The primary operator, offering numerous routes connecting various parts of the city and surrounding areas.
Stagecoach: Providing longer-distance services from their Bedford and Northampton depots.
Grant Palmer: An independent operator based near Bedford, operating services in Milton Keynes.
🕰️ Historical Overview:
Initially, Milton Keynes relied on rural bus services connecting pre-existing towns. Urban bus services expanded significantly after deregulation in 1986.
In 1997, MK Metro was established, providing local bus services until its integration into Arriva in 2010.
📷 Bus Spotting Popularity:
Milton Keynes offers a rewarding experience for bus enthusiasts. The city's mix of modern vehicles and older buses provides ample opportunities for photography and observation.
📝 Summary:
In summary, Milton Keynes' evolving bus network, rich history, and variety of operators make it an engaging location for bus spotting enthusiasts.
7 Plus Travel BU18YSP, a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coach in plain white livery, turning from Midsummer Boulevard onto Elder Gate in Milton Keynes, on a rail replacement service
Arriva Midlands 3303 (FJ64EVD), a Wright StreetLite DF, pictured at Milton Keynes Central Bus Station operating a route 8 service to Oxley Park
Bouden Travel's VIG2097, a stunning Neoplan Tourliner coach, parked up in the Milton Keynes Central area
Warwickshire Travel F10WTC, a Dennis Trident / Alexander ALX400, captured departing Milton Keynes Central Bus Station while operating a rail replacement service
Stagecoach East 10872, registered YX67 VDJ, an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC wearing long-distance livery, on Elder Gate in Milton Keynes, working the X5 service to Bedford
Stagecoach East 10875, registered YX67 VDM, an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC in long-distance livery, departs Milton Keynes Central Bus Station, working an X5 service to Bicester
Stagecoach Midlands 37055, registered YY63 YPX, an Alexander Dennis Enviro200 in the classic Beachball livery, departing Milton Keynes Central Bus Station, operating the X6 service to Northampton
Uno 303 (BX56VSL), a Mercedes-Benz Citaro, captured at Milton Keynes Central bus station while loading passengers for a CX service to Cranfield University
Arriva Midlands 2312 (LM64JNX), a Wright StreetLite WF, captured on Lower Ninth Street operating a route 7 service to Wolverton
Arriva Midlands 3304 (FJ64EVF), a Wright StreetLite DF, captured on Midsummer Boulevard operating a route 8 service to Oxley Park
Red Rose Travel E19RRT, an Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 MMC, on Midsummer Boulevard operating a route 100 service to Aylesbury
Red Rose Travel E20RRT, an Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 MMC, captured on Lower Ninth Street operating a route 21 service to Olney
Stagecoach East 10881, registered YX67 VDV, an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC in long-distance livery, on Midsummer Boulevard, operating the X5 service to Oxford
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