BUS 978

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Bus 978
Chassis Renault PR100.2
Depot Tuggeranong
Entered Service 1992
Removed from Service --
Desto Equipment Hanover LED
VIN VF6PS08A200000520
Body Ansair
Body Number R2259
Body Date Nov 1992
Seating B43D
Bike Rack Sportworks DL2
Fuel Diesel
Gallery Album Bus 978

Bus 978 is a Renault PR100.2 based at Tuggeranong Depot.

Notes

  • It was fitted with a DL2 bike rack during March 2010
  • Bus 978, along with BUS 977 and BUS 979 were used on a trial of Diesohol (a mixture of Diesel and Ethanol)
  • Bus 978 featured an all-over-advertisement for IMB from May 2011, however the off-side of the bus was re-painted in September/October 2011 and the wrap was not re-applied. The rest of the wrap was removed in March 2013.
  • In August 2016, its Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot destination signs were replaced with Hanover LED equipment.

All Over Advertising History

  • Diesohol - 1992 to Unknown - Light blue with two globes on the side and rear, along with ribbons and the slogan 'Diesohol - Future Fuel' on the side
  • Aussie Home Loans - Unknown - White with Hundred and Thousands (Multi Coloured Dots) and the famous slogan "We'll save you"
  • ACTION - Going Your Way - May 2008 to 1 May 2011 - Orange, Green and White livery with ACTION Logos and Slogan to promote Network '08
  • IMB - 1 May 2011 to March 2013