LT61 BHT was one of eight pre-production New Bus for London prototypes which took tothe road in February 2012, and the very first New Routemaster that took on paying customers.In August 2014, LT2 was loaned out for a six month consultation period with First West Yorkshire and branded in the colourful New Bus for West Yorkshire livery, highlighting its friendly eco credentials of hybrid diesel- electric power.The bus was used at industry and bus enthusiasts events but failed to enter public servicewith paying customers, Its 509 Halifax destination board just used for promotional displays. In March 2015 it was sent back to Arriva London, it was kept in its same green base colour but liveried to represent the heritage livery of London Country Buses.