THE SHOWBUS NEW ZEALAND BUS IMAGE GALLERY
Ritchies acquired Reading Buses Optares

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Ritchies Optare Excel 662
In March 2013 662 (CSM940) is seen alongside one of Ritchies' large coach fleet at what is believed to be Albany Station on the Northern Busway BRT in Auckland. The bus was Reading Buses 923 (R923SJH), the bus was in the vanguard of Excels heading Down Under in March 2005. Others followed over the next two years totalling 35 in all.
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Ritchies Optare Excel 674
Another bus at Long Bay Beach in April 2008, 674 again, seen earlier in the city.
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Ritchies Optare Excel
Splashing through the streets of Auckland in April showers - even though it is Autumn and not Spring - are two buses out of service on positioning journeys for the pending rush hour. Behind is a Stagecoach Auckland Fairfax bodied Nissan and in the front an unidentified Excel.
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Ritchies Optare Excel 613
Former Reading Buses 904 (P904EGM), now 613 (DLQ465) is seen in April 2008 just north of Devonport.
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Ritchies Optare Excel 632
Turning in Auckland's Customs Street in April 2008 is 632 (DKE970), former Reading Buses 908 (P908EGM).
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