Bluestar

Company Name	Bluestar
Group	Go Ahead
Based at	Southampton
Operating area	South Hampshire
Livery	Blue
Garages	Eastleigh (Barton Park), Hythe (Berkeley Garage)
Web Site	http://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/
Notes	Solent Blueline was established by Southern Vectis in 1987 after deregulation to operate services in the Southampton area. Solent Blueline was acquired by Go Ahead in July 2005 and rebranded Bluestar in February 2008.
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	Bri-jan 69 is a Bristol VRT/SL3/6LXB with ECW H43/31F bodywork (XJJ668V) was new to East Kent (as their 7668) in 1980. It is seen in Cosham on a special bus running day in February 2003. Photo: J. May
	246 (M246BPO) is seen in Wickham Square on 28th March, 2003 Photo: J. May
	736 is a Volvo Olympian with East Lancs bodywork, seen near Southampton Station in September 2002 Photo: J. May
	Solent Blue Line have introduced their new MPD Dennis Darts into service, as shown here by 571 and 580 at Eastleigh Bus Station on 10 May 2003 Photo: J. May
	Another view of Dennis Dart 580 at Eastleigh Bus Station on 10 May 2003 Photo: J. May
	739 is a Volvo Olympian with Northern Counties bodywork, seen at Eastleigh Bus Station on 10 May 2003. Photo: J. May
	Dennis Dart 582 at Eastleigh Bus Station on 10 May 2003 Photo: J. May