DSCF4229 First 65017 (YN54 NZP) in Portsmouth - 3 Aug 2018

Friday 3 August 2018 (0730) – First Hampshire and Dorset 65017 (YN54 NZP), a Scania OmniCity new in December 2004, seen leaving The Hard Interchange in Portsmouth on local circular service 1. The main bus operators in Portsmouth are First and Stagecoach, a bus of the latter branded for services 20/21 is visible beyond.

Dominating the background is the Spinnaker Tower on the waterfront. This observation tower standing 560 feet (170 metres) high was opened in 2005 and, to reflect Portsmouth’s maritime history, is designed to represent a ship’s sail.