Stagecoach Devon's 24148 'Julie Anne', an Alexander Dennis Natalia Pearl XS-bodied MAN 18.240 in a pink Cancer Research UK livery on the Green Park & Ride route from Sowton to Matford Park & Ride sites. The 'Julie Anne' name derives from Fillipina actress and singer Julie Anne San Jose (the same woman that double-deck Stagecoach Devon NingSama 18134 KN04 XJJ was named after) because the Alexander Dennis both NingSama and Natalia Pearl designs are designed by her. She looks more like an Alexander Dennis Natalia Pearl than a NingSama.
Details
Make: Alexander Dennis (MAN 18.240 chassis)
Model: Natalia Pearl XS
Engine Size: 6.9L (6871cc) (Euro 4 MAN), re-engined to 6.7L (6696cc)? Cummins Euro 6 engine in 2019
Fuel Type: Diesel
Date of Birth: Tuesday 24 November 2009
24148 - Julie Anne
WA59 FXE
Absolutely amazed by this driver. Some idiot pulled out right in front of him, but he was able to stop in time. No messing around beeping the horn, just focusing on stopping the car. I'd given plenty of space as I'm not an idiotic tailgater. We were headed the same way for a while along a stretch of dual carriageway, and some idiot Merseyside cop cut right across his lane. He manage to avoid a collision but then had the good sense to quickly beep at the police driver to show him what an idiot he was (sadly poor driving is typical of Merseyside cops; they also pressure people to go through red lights - and the cops aren't going to take responsibility if a crash is caused as a result or a driver gets fined - even at crossroads, and speed and don't indicate).
I saw the same driver another day, driving amazingly in snow, Other drivers were barreling along at stupid speeds (again, including a cop), yet this guy wasn't. He was driving sensibly for the conditions, as was I.
What amazes me is finding out when we both stopped at a petrol station that the guy's only been driving (since getting his licence) for less than a year!
I don't know why I've seen this driver so much, but to add to my amazement, I also saw him one a single track road (the sort that are only wide enough for one vehicle and have passing places) and it's a pretty big and wide car and there was traffic behind him and oncoming traffic, and not a very big passing place. He was at the front of the cars on my side and, without getting angry or impatient, he carefully managed to make enough space (he had to go into the branches of a hedge a bit but was clearly being careful) to get everyone past each other safely. For someone who hasn't been driving very long, that was absolutely brilliant!
Dangerous overtakes in 30 limit and then around corners in 60 limits. So foolish.