With Sydney having embraced the home built Bustech CDi, enthusiasm for the model waned, with the MAN deckers chosen for the BLine North Shores fleet and - as seen tucked in behind this Bustech - Volvo B8L deckers finding favour. The B8L has at least satisfied NSW regulations after the four B9TL buses built for Hillsbus in 2014 were rejected by the state authorities and subsequently dispersed. This is Bustech CDi 1614 (MO8508) arriving at Liverpool in January 2023.
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Back in December 2017, four month old 1610 (MO6714) is seen in Parramatta.
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Here is another shot of 1613 followed by 8196 (MO8196) at Liverpool. The Volvo sports a Gemilang Eco body.
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A better view of the Volvo B8L.
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Also seen in Liverpool that day was Bustech CDi 1618 (MO6727) new in 2019.
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The B8L, one of three in the fleet, was seen again in Parramatta in January 2025.
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