by Matthew Wharmby
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Centrebus Takes Over The PB1
Saturday 7th May 2005

Centrebus Optare Solo 381 (YJ05 XNB) at Potters Bar Station, 07/05/05 The Potters Bar local is in the news again, but no FRM this time and the 284 route number gave way to the current identity of PB1 nearly thirty years ago.

After a decade with Potters Bar minibuses (first an ill-fated Marshall Minibus, followed by two Mini Pointer Darts), Centrebus have taken over. The bitter pill of a hefty reduction in frequency (from every 20 minutes to every 30) has been softened a little by the introduction of this lone brand new bus, narrow-bodied Optare Solo 381 (YJ05 XNB).

It is seen at Potters Bar Station before its trip round the estates, on a day when the whole town centre was in a state due to the closure of Darkes Lane, the main thoroughfare between Potters Bar and points to the south.

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