Leicester celebration

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Orbit’s two open-toppers made up half of the parade fleet. EMILY WHITLAM

Open-top buses came to the fore in Leicester, and Emily Whitlam was there to capture them on camera

Leicester City Council has been one of the more proactive local councils when it comes to bus services, but recently it was Leicester City Football Club which brought buses into the spotlight in the city, with a four-bus open-top parade to mark its return to the Premier League after an away win at Preston North End. Celebrating its eighth second-tier title, the club said it wanted to thank supporters by staging an ‘unforgettable’ occasion, which also included big screens and music as part of its Straight Back Up’ celebration.
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The parade, including four open-top buses, makes its way through central Leicester. EMILY WHITLAM
Leyland Atlantean DSX 87L worked for Guide Friday in a previous life, but was new to Edinburgh Corporation Transport. It is now owned by Orbit Coaches. EMILY WHITLAM
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