[4] In April 2011, Norfolk Green purchased the King's Lynn based services of First East England.

The company said it met with trade union representatives to minimise the impact on staff and launched a consultation with employees over the potential closure of its King's Lynn depot.

The company hoped to relocate the majority of its staff with other operators or elsewhere within the Stagecoach East area, which includes Bedford, Cambridge, Huntingdon and Peterborough.

Twelve Optare Solo Slimlines wear a dark blue, yellow and green livery for the Coasthopper group of services.

These new buses feature a new updated Coasthopper 'Flying Kite' livery, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and leather seating.