Kinetic Bus 972
| Company | Kinetic Melbourne |
| Bus Number | 972 |
| Rego | 8253AO |
| VIN | YS2K4X20001868496 |
| Body Number | 10-176 |
| Build Date | 4/2011 |
| Entered Service | Late 2011? |
| Chassis | Scania K230UB Euro 5 |
| Bodywork | Custom Coaches “CB60 Evo II” |
| Engine | Scania DC9 35 230 |
| Gearbox | ZF Ecomat 6HP-504C N |
| Livery | PT> |
| Depot | Doncaster |
| Capacity | 44 Seated, 77 Total |
| Seat Type | McConnell Centra |
| Seat Fabric | Camira: EBKA69 |
| Priority Fabric | PT> Custom Orange |
| Pole Colour | Yellow |
| Door Type | SMC Linear Bearing |
| Myki Equipment | VIX |
| Destination Units | Hanover ERIC Front 19×144, Side & Rear 15×96 |
| Vehicle Length | 12.5m |
| Wheelbase | 6.4m |
| Overhang | Front 2.2m, Rear 3.4m |
| Aircon Unit | Denso LD8 |
Notes:
31/1/2022 Passed onto Kinetic from Transdev Melbourne
8/2025 Refurbished by Kinetic
– Camira: BRF292 Fabric Replaced with Fabrics mentioned above
– PT> Livery Refreshed (Front & Sides)
1/2026 Conduent Myki Equipment Replaced VIX Myki Equipment
History:
Ex Transdev Bus 972 (8253AO), Ex Ventura Bus 972 (8253AO)
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