New to the United Transport "Zippy" operation in Preston, which mirrored the similar and perhaps more famous Bee Line venture in Manchester. Upon takeover by Ribble, the Zippy name was retained in certain instances, right through to Stagecoach days, with some examples even bearing white-and-stripe.
Number 045 is of course running out of Bolton garage in this view.
Bolton, Moor Lane Bus Station, 27/07/1991.