De Lijn 4499 (ABB 343) at Mechelen - 1 Feb 1993

Monday 1 February 1993 (approx. 1445) – De Lijn 4499 (ABB 343) seen parked near Mechelen railway station. In the mid 1970s NMVB, the predecessor to De Lijn, added 115 short length Van Hool AU124 buses to its fleet to operate local services in various towns and cities. They were 10.25 metres long with seating for 29 plus a capacity for a further 44 standees and were delivered in three batches 4475-4499 (40), 4825-4864 (50) and 5040-5089 (50).

The Mechelen town network was branded ‘Die Mechelbus’ and the buses carried a colourful livery.