The model
- this
is one of six models announced by Model 1 on 10th June 2021. This,
and sister vehicle 8004 on route A12 (63320/CM178), were eventually
released on 20th January 2024.
The bus
- in
November 2012, Alexander Dennis unveiled its 'new-generation',
three-axle Enviro500 double deck, and announced advance orders for more
than 530. The stylish, new-look vehicle is lighter, more fuel-efficient
and can carry 90 seated passengers. It was designed specifically
for the Asia Pacific market and 532 were delivered to Hong Kong
operators such as KMB, Long Win Bus, Citybus and MTRC during 2013 and
early 2014. The Citybus order was for 156
buses, 107 of which were 12 metre examples and 49 being 11.3 metre.
66 of the 12 metre examples were for Cityflyer operations. 8065 is the last of the Cityflyer branded batch and was registered on 24h September 2014. |