Sep 24, 2023
Speaking of MAN SL 202s, here's an actual one.
Sitting out in Clevedon is former ARA 1712 [MAN SL 202/CWI-VöV].
After its stint with the ARA, it passed to Stagecoach and NZ Bus before being sold to Kiwi Coaches, becoming their №23. It was withdrawn in 2021 and now awaits its final fate. The SL 202 was withdrawn from service in Auckland by 2022, with the sale of Murphy Buses to Ritchies Transport and Down Under Wonder opting to modernise (combined with rust issues from the ex-WCT/WBC SL 202s). AFAIK, there are no SL 202s still running in the North Island as PSVs, but there are two in the South Island with Bromells Coachlines.
