BUS 128 (2): Difference between revisions

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Bus 128 was a Renault PR100.3

Bus 128 was originally an "Easy Access" bus which seated 43 (designated as PR100.3a); it featured plug doors, stepless entry, Tieman electric ramp, kneeling suspension and two wheelchair spaces.
In approx. 2007, Bus 128 was modified to remove the access ramp and wheelchair spaces, increasing its seating capacity to 49.
Bus 128 was fitted with a Sportworks DL2 bike rack.
On 23 April 2009, Bus 128 collided with a vehicle which failed to give way at the intersection of Josephson Street and Cohen Street in Belconnen. The bus sustained damaged to the bumper, windscreen wipers and the bike rack, which suffered the most damage. The vehicle was repaired in May 2009 and returned to service.
Its Southport Engineering flip-dot destination display was replaced by Hanover LED equipment in October 2012.
Bus 128 was assigned to Belconnen Depot as a training bus in April 2015; however it also regularly operated route services.
During the week of 25 May 2015, it was loaned to Tuggeranong Depot.
In early October 2015, it was removed from service at Belconnen Depot.
In Janaury 2016, it commenced being stripped for parts at Tuggeranong Depot.
It was removed from Tuggeranong Depot in late August 2016 for disposal.

Date	From	To	Reason
23 Apr 2005	Tuggeranong	Belconnen
13 Nov 2010	Belconnen	Tuggeranong	Network 2010
Mar 2015	Tuggeranong	Woden	Withdrawal
Apr 2015	Woden	Belconnen	Training
Oct 2015	Belconnen	Woden	Pending disposal
Dec 2015	Woden	Belconnen	To be scrapped for parts
Dec 2015	Belconnen	Tuggeranong
Aug 2016	Tuggeranong	Access Recycling	Disposal

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