Mercedes-Benz O305 MkIII
The first Mercedes-Benz O305 MkIII type bus entered service in 1981.
Closely resembling the Mercedes-Benz O305 MkII buses delivered earlier, the MkIII's featured some refinements over the previous design, such as improved passenger windows, stainless steel seat frames, and larger destination signage.
Facts & Figures
| Chassis: | Mercedes Benz 0305 |
| Built By: | Pressed Metal Corporation |
| Length: | 10.67 metres |
| Seating capacity: | 43 |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Number currently in service: | 162 |
| Fleet numbers: | 2518, 2519, 2521, 2523, 2526-2544, 2546, 2548, 2549, 2581-2599, 2601-2614, 2616-2628, 2630-2636, 2638-2665, 2667-2688, 2690-2695, 2698, 2699, 2701-2716, 2718-2727 |
| Years entered service: | 1981-1983 |
| Depot Locations: | Burwood, Kingsgrove, Leichhardt, Port Botany, Ryde, Waverley, Willoughby |
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