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This
model was released in Hong Kong in August 1998, but failed to appear in
any significant numbers here in the UK. It carries the New World First
Bus "wave" livery, and the casting is different to the two earlier Trident
models, Nos. 44301 & 44302, having the centre exit doors set back further,
as shown in the photograph. This was as a result of a ruling by the Hong
Kong Transport Department, who considered the close proximity of the doors
to the position for wheelchair passengers to be unsafe.
Quantities of this model have again been
made available by New World First Bus, to mark the opening of their Customer
Service Centre, which occurred on 16th July 2000. The model can also be
purchased "on-line" through the Cyber Shop of NWFB.
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