In addition to the Volvo B5RH Hybrid trial that is ongoing in
the city, Transperth (Perth, Australia) has also received TP2323, a
B7RLE with the new generation Volgren "Optimus" bodywork.
It has been almost a decade since Volgren's CR228L bodywork was
first introduced, of which many old enthuasists would recall
TP1854's visit to Singapore.
I haven't managed to take any photos yet, but here are some
taken by other enthuasists in Perth: http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=73502
Flip-dot destination signage is still installed on new
Transperth buses. Mobitec is one of the last remaining major
manfacturers of such technology. Mobitec has also recently come
under the ownership of Luminator (parent company of LAWO), just as
Transit Media was absorbed by Mobitec many years back.
In other news, Volvo has released the specification sheet for
the upcoming Euro 6 B8RLE.
Looks great, hope SBS Transit or SMRT can get the same bodywork
for their future buses.
