MAN A22 / Wright Meridian
Planned expansion of the Vodafone network from February 2008 led to a requirement for two additional single deckers. A 15-month lead time for Scania vehicles similar to those already in the fleet meant that MAN chassis were specified instead. The vehicles are amongst the first MAN chassis to have Wright bodywork - named Meridian, and have fleet numbers 51/2.
51 arrived in Reading on 25th March to be prepared for service, and 52 likewise by 9th April (probably on 8th). Both were delivered to Newbury on 8th May with 51 carrying fleet number 52 in error.
52 is seen below on 30th May 2008, prior to the application of any branding:
