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Bova Futura FHD 12 #16
22 september 2021 - KTEL Naxos #16, former KTEL Larissa #10, passes by the sand dunes of Plaka beach. KTEL Naxos has a fleet of around 20 buses and also serves the small islands of the Lesser Cyclades - Irakleia, Donousa, Schinoussa and Koufonisi.
Author: mpelov
Setra S315 HD #12
22 september 2021 - KTEL Naxos #12 passes by the sand dunes of Plaka beach. With a length of 4 km and fine sand this is perhaps the best beach on the island. The route from Chora to Plaka is the most frequent, served every 30 minutes during the summer. Although routes are formally numbered, buses generally don`t display route number or destination, except for the few with electronic displays.
Author: mpelov
Ikarus 280.59 #2412
23 october 2019 - Recently restored 2412 became the center point in a propaganda event organized by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, which was intended to convince the public how much the Ministry`s work has changed Bulgaria with the help of EU funds. While officials told vivid and heartfelt stories of success, 3D mapping projections showcased photographs of projects financed by the EU on the body of the Ikarus. The event culminated in an attractive 6-minute video. The bus itself was wrapped in white vinyl to make the projections more visible. Hopefully the wrap won`t damage the brand new paint.
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Scania K360EB 4x2 NI / Irizar i6 12 3.5 #11723
25 may 2018 - West Coast Motors Irizar i6 operating under Scottish Citylink is en route from Glasgow to Fort William as it passes through breathtaking Glen Coe during the golden hour.
Author: mpelov
Place: Fort William (Scotland)
| Owner: West Coast Motors Campbeltown | Transport Authority: Citylink | Route: 914
Ikarus 280.04 #2401
20 october 2015 - Malashevtsi was the last depot where Ikarus buses operated. Until the 21st of June 2015, the last day in service and ultimate end of the Ikarus era in Sofia bus transport. After rusting in the depot for several months, the legendary buses are now being towed to a scrapyard near Sofia. Two units are going to be preserved - 2412 and 2427. They were transported to Druzhba depot for storage until their eventual restoration. On the picture: 2401, 2492 and 2496 await their ultimate fate. Very soon the tow truck will send them on their last journey to the scrapyard.
Ikarus 280.04 #2466
20 october 2015 - Malashevtsi depot. 2247, 2466 and 2308 waiting to be towed to a scrapyard near Sofia. Following the delivery of the 110 new MAN Lion`s City CNG over 100 Mercedes, Chavdar and Ikarus buses were decommissioned. While many Mercedes buses remained in operation, the delivery meant a death sentence for all Ikarus and Chavdar buses in the city.
Ikarus 280.04 #2475
20 october 2015 - After rusting for some months in the depots, all decommissioned buses were sold for scrap to Makmetal Holding Jsc. Over 100 Mercedes, Chavdar and Ikarus buses are now towed to a scrapyard of the company on the territory of the former Kremikovtzi metal works near Sofia. 2475 and 2433 living their last moments in Malashevtsi depot.
Ikarus 280.04 #2249
20 october 2015 - The ringing of the division bell had begun. Over 100 decommissioned buses from the three depots, including all Ikarus 280s are now being towed to a scrapyard of Makmetal Holding on the territory of the former Kremikovtzi metal works near Sofia. 2249 waiting for the tow truck in Malashevtsi depot.
Ikarus 280.04 #2419
21 june 2015 - 21.06.2015 - ultimate end of the Ikarus era in Sofia bus transport. Ikarus 280 was the only model that operated in the city for such a long time and in such huge quntities. Between 1974 and 1988 more than 1000 buses from the model were imported to the Bulgarian capital. It is the bus thanks to which Sofia grew and developed through the years, the bus which transported millions of citizens to their homes, schools and working places. The Ikarus golden era was in the 80`s and the beginning of the 90`s when almost all bus lines in Sofia were hauled by the Ikarus 280. The legendary bus was decommissioned tacitly, without anyone even notice. There was no solemnity, no parades or fireworks, not even a single sign to show that this is the last day in service of a bus, which has loyally served the city for 41 years.
Ikarus 280.04 #2420
21 june 2015 - Last sunset for Sofia`s Ikarus 280. 4 hours later the last Ikarus bus will return to depot for the final time. 2420 on line 79 on Chavdar bridge.
Ikarus 280.04 #2427
21 june 2015 - R.I.P. IKARUS 280 (20.02.1974 - 21.06.2015). 2427 on line 79 in front of Central Sofia Cemetery main entrance.
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Ikarus 280.04 #2427
21 june 2015 - 21.06.2015 - ultimate end of Sofia`s Ikarus buses. On this memorable day vehicles in service were as follows: 2420 - 78/3 (first shift); 2428 - 79/1 (first shift); 2419 - 79/2; 2427 - 79/3; 2420 - 79/4 (second shift); 2425 - 119/2 (second shift). The last Ikarus to return to depot was 2425 at exactly 00.00 o clock.
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Ikarus 280.92 #1511
29 april 2015 - Sofia, Levski depot. After the delivery of the 50 new Skoda 27Tr, a lot of Ikarus 280 trolleybuses were decommissioned. Some of them were dismantled and cutted for scrap right after their last day in service. But others, 43 units to be precise, are stored in the former Levski depot where they are rusting for a year now. Until 2005 Levski was a functioning depot, now it is used as a repair base, where trolleybuses are sent for overhauls (the quality of which is tragical). Also, decommissioned trolleybuses are sent there for dismantling and cutting. 35 Ikarus trolleybuses, 16 of which are modernised, are still in service on lines 1, 6, 7 and 9.
Ikarus 280.92 #116
12 june 2015 - Vratsa, 116 on line 4 on Mito Orozov blvd. As of June 2015 out of four Ikarus trolleybuses in the town two are in regular service - 116 and 117. 118 and 119 are awaiting spare parts in the depot. In contrast to Sofia`s Ikarus trolleybuses, which have undergone several overhauls, Ikarus trolleybuses in Vratsa are in a completely factory state.
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Ikarus 280.04 #2216
30 may 2015 - All Souls` Day is a day of prayer for the dead. It is typical for the Eastern Orthodox Church and occurs several times during the year. In Bulgaria there are usually 4 All Souls` Days and they all fall on Saturday. According to the tradition, on this day people go to the graves of their deceased relatives, pour them with wine, put flowers and light candles. Then they give away boiled wheat to other people for the peace of their relative`s soul. Priests make prayers for the departed. In order to ensure normal transportation to and from the cemeteries in Sofia on All Souls` Day, the public transport company launches 6 additional bus and 2 additional tram lines. The additional lines are marked with -A to differ them from the regular lines with the same number and they serve only a part of the regular line`s route which goes near a cemetery. In this case 79 and 79A serve the Central Sofia Cemetery. On the picture: 2427 on line 79 meets 2216 on line 79A on Iliyantsi blvd. Line 79A goes only to Iliyantsi blvd. while regular 79 continues to Voenna rampa industrial zone. Four days later 2216 was decommissioned and currently awaits to be dismantled and cut.
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Ikarus 280.92 #1502
6 march 2015 - Sofia, Levski depot. After the delivery of the 50 new Skoda 27Tr, a lot of Ikarus 280 trolleybuses were decommissioned. Some of them were dismantled and cutted for scrap right after their last day in service. But others, 43 units to be precise, are stored in the former Levski depot where they are rusting for a year now. Until 2005 Levski was a functioning depot, now it is used as a repair base, where trolleybuses are sent for overhauls (the quality of which is tragical). Also, decommissioned trolleybuses are sent there for dismantling and cutting. The trolleybus transport company in Pernik was interested in buying some of the 43 withdrawn Ikarus trolleybuses, since their ZiU and DAC-Chavdar are in a desparate state of disrepair. Some weeks ago, however, trolleybuses in Pernik ceased to operate after CEZ electro cutted off the electricity in the network due to unpaid debts. Since the trolleybus transport company in Pernik is virtually in a state of bankruptcy, it seems that no one will buy the decommissioned units and 43 Ikarus trolleybuses in good condition will be cut for scrap. 35 Ikarus trolleybuses, 16 of which are modernised, are still in service on lines 1, 6, 7 and 9.
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Ikarus 280.59 #2496
24 april 2015 - 2496 on line 119 between Sofia and Chelopechene with Vitosha mountain in the background. Line 119 runs from East bus station in Sofia, through Chelopechene quarter and reaches Botunets quarter. Both are former villages, which became part of the newly formed Kremikovtzi district of Sofia in 1978. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned this summer.
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Ikarus 280.59 #2412
24 april 2015 - 2412 on line 119 at Kremikovtzi metalworks terminus. Line 119 makes 6 additional trips to Kremikovtzi on workdays and 2 trips on weekends. Regular trips of the line are served to Botunets quarter. Kremikovtzi was Bulgaria`s largest metalworking company. The construction of its facilities began on 5 November 1960 and the first production capacities were put into operation in 1963 to produce cast iron and coke, with production extending to cover other areas in the 1960s and 1970s. After a controversial privatisation in 1999 and years of deliberate draining by the new private owners, Kremikovtzi finally declared bankruptcy in 2009. 2412 is one of the last Ikarus buses still in service in Sofia. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned this summer.
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Ikarus 280.59 #2412
24 april 2015 - 2412 on line 119 in front of Kremikovtzi metalworks. Line 119 makes 6 additional trips to Kremikovtzi on workdays and 2 trips on weekends. Regular trips of the line are served to Botunets quarter. Kremikovtzi was Bulgaria`s largest metalworking company. The construction of its facilities began on 5 November 1960 and the first production capacities were put into operation in 1963 to produce cast iron and coke, with production extending to cover other areas in the 1960s and 1970s. After a controversial privatisation in 1999 and years of deliberate draining by the new private owners, Kremikovtzi finally declared bankruptcy in 2009. 2412 is one of the last Ikarus buses still in service in Sofia. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned this summer.
Ikarus 280.59 #2496
24 april 2015 - 2496 on line 119 between Botunets quarter and Kremikovtzi metalworks with Vitosha mountain in the background. Line 119 makes 6 additional trips to Kremikovtzi on workdays and 2 trips on weekends. Regular trips of the line are served to Botunets quarter. Kremikovtzi was Bulgaria`s largest metalworking company. The construction of its facilities began on 5 November 1960 and the first production capacities were put into operation in 1963 to produce cast iron and coke, with production extending to cover other areas in the 1960s and 1970s. After a controversial privatisation in 1999 and years of deliberate draining by the new private owners, Kremikovtzi finally declared bankruptcy in 2009. On the 15th of May Ikarus buses ceased operating on lines 118 and 119 and were replaced by Heuliez O 305G and Mercedes O 345G. 2496 is one of the last Ikarus buses still in service in Sofia. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned by the end of May.
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Ikarus 280.59 #2454
23 april 2015 - 2454 on line 118 between Yana and Zhelyava with Hemus motorway in the background. Line 118 runs from East bus station in Sofia, through Chelopechene, Botunets, Gorni Bogrov village, Yana village and reaches Zhelyava village 25 kilometers east of Sofia. On the 15th of May Ikarus buses ceased operating on lines 118 and 119 and were replaced by Heuliez O 305G and Mercedes O 345G. 2454 is one of the last Ikarus buses still in service in Sofia. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned by the end of May.
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Ikarus 280.04 #2301
23 april 2015 - 2301 on line 119 between Botunets and Chelopechene. Line 119 runs from East bus station in Sofia, through Chelopechene quarter and reaches Botunets quarter. Both are former villages, which became part of the newly formed Kremikovtzi district of Sofia in 1978. 2301 is one of the last Ikarus buses still in service in Sofia. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned by the end of May.
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Ikarus 280.04 #2429
23 april 2015 - 2429 on line 119 between Sofia and Chelopechene with part of Kremikovtzi metalworks in the background. Line 119 runs from East bus station in Sofia, through Chelopechene quarter and reaches Botunets quarter. Both are former villages, which became part of the newly formed Kremikovtzi district of Sofia in 1978. On the 15th of May Ikarus buses ceased operating on lines 118 and 119 and were replaced by Heuliez O 305G and Mercedes O 345G. Two weeks after the photo was taken, 2429 was withdrawn and currently awaits to be scrapped. It is said that all remaining Ikarus buses will be decommissioned by the end of May.
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Setra S215 SL #СМ 4456 АМ
27 july 2012 - Vlahovo village, end stop of line number 2. 
Ikarus 280.92 #1217
january 2010 - Ikarus 280T trolleybus on Vasil Levski street, line 5.
Чавдар 11M3 #ВА 117616
3 march 2012 - A military bus Chavdar 11M3 on "Narodno sabranie" square on the national day of Bulgaria - the third of March.
MAN Lion's Regio #KR U1-604
july 2011 - Preddvor, Slovenia.
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Karosa B732 #СМ 1022 АС
4 april 2011 - Smolyan bus station.
Чавдар 11M4 #Б 2130 ПБ
october 2004 - Chavdar 11M4 bus in Sunny Beach resort.
B10M #BP 4399 AK
september 2004 - A former APT Gorizia INBUS bus in Vidrare village.
DAB 7-1200 B #СМ 2265 АМ
4 april 2011 - Smolyan, bus station.
SOR B9,5 #СМ 9326 АМ
4 april 2011 - Smolyan, bus station.
SOR B9,5 #СМ 0592 АН
4 april 2011 - Smolyan bus station, the new bus of Orfey /Orpheus/ Express on line 3.
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Isuzu Turquoise III #CA 9219 KC
4 april 2011 - Smolyan, bus station
ПАЗ 672М #СМ 2469 АС
2006 - PAZ 672 bus in the Smolyan bus station
Чавдар LC-51 #А 8853 АС
august 2007 - Chavdar LC-51 bus in Nestinarka campsite - town of Tsarevo
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Volvo B59-55S / Jonckheere #СМ 2696 АС
2006 - Volvo B59 bus in Oustovo quarter - town of Smolyan
Mercedes-Benz O405 #EPK 1830
september 2008 - Mercedes 0405 bus in Serres, Greece.
Author: mpelov
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Ikarus 280.04 #3460
february 2010 - Ikarus 280 #3460 in garage Druzhba, ready to be transported to garage Malashevtzi.
Ikarus 280.92 #1407
february 2010 - Ikarus 280.92T Trolleybus #1407 in H. Dimitar district
Ikarus 280.92 #2110
30 september 2010 - Ikarus 280.92T #2110 on Vladimir Vazov blvd.
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