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Lynx expanded its network of routes with the takeover three Council-subsidised bus services from [[Stagecoach in Norfolk]] in September 2017,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180515120311/https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-bus-times-sept-2017/ New bus times from Sept 2017] Lynx</ref> followed by a further eight former Stagecoach routes from 29 April 2018, after Stagecoach closed their King's Lynn depot. Among the services taken on following Stagecoach's withdrawal from the area was the western half of the popular and well established ''Coasthopper'' service between King's Lynn and [[Cromer]].<ref name=C&BW1340>"All change in King's Lynn as Stagecoach vacates the town" ''[[Coach & Bus Week]]'' issue 1340 1 May 2018 page 11</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180501131823/https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east/norfolk-landing-page Stagecoach in Norfolk] Stagecoach</ref> Lynx took over operation of the King's Lynn to [[Wells-next-the-Sea]] section of this route, rebranded it as ''Coastliner 36'' and extended the service inland from Wells to [[Fakenham]].<ref>"Stagecoach planning to shut King's Lynn depot" ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1328 6 February 2018 page 11</ref><ref>[http://www.route-one.net/articles/Bus_routes/Stagecoach_calls_it_a_day_in_Norfolk_and_plans_withdrawal Stagecoach calls it a day in Norfolk and plans withdrawal] ''Route One'' 6 February 2018</ref> A further three services were taken over from Stagecoach in September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-services-54-55a-55b/|title=Lynx :: New Services 54, 55A & 55B|website=www.lynxbus.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-09-10}}</ref>
During 2019, Lynx funded a 'comprehensive' refurbishment/renewing of the [[Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn]] bus shelters, and a next bus information screen was provided by Norfolk County Council.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-06|title=New look for Q.E Hospital bus shelter|url=https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-look-for-qe-hospital-bus-shelter/
A brand new, thoroughly redesigned website (powered by the 'BusHub Mobility Platform') launched in December 2019, including a live bus tracker, fare calculator and journey planner,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-06|title=New Lynx Website is Launched!|url=https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-lynx-website-is-launched/
==Fleet==
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Lynx commenced operations with a fleet of four single-decker [[Optare Tempo]]s, including an experimental prototype purchased directly from Optare.<ref name="B&CB" /><ref>[https://cbwmagazine.com/lynx-effect-in-norfolk/ Lynx effect in Norfolk] ''Coach & Bus Week'' 9 December 2014</ref><ref>"Lynx links Lynn" ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 720 March 2015 page 10</ref> It has standardised on the type and by April 2018 it was operating the largest fleet of Tempos in the United Kingdom with 26.<ref name=C&BW1340/>
Since September 2016, Lynx has also operated double-deckers including [[Optare Spectra]] and [[Wright Pulsar Gemini]] bodied [[VDL DB250|DAF DB250LFs]] and [[Leyland Olympian]]s.<ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 745 April 2017 page 72</ref><ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 754 January 2018 page 73</ref><ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 756 March 2018 page 73</ref> Two new, bespoke [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC]]s arrived in spring 2021 for added capacity on the Coastliner route.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-29|title=ADL DELIVERS BESPOKE ENVIRO400 DOUBLE DECKERS TO INDEPENDENT OPERATOR LYNX FOR WEST NORFOLK COASTAL ROUTE|url=https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2021/april/adl-delivers-bespoke-enviro400-double-deckers-to-independent-operator-lynx-for-west-norfolk-coastal-route/
Lynx own a [[Leyland National]], which is operated as a heritage bus in a semi-preserved state, painted in Lynx's standard red livery. Delivered new to [[Hants & Dorset]] in November 1977, it has been used in passenger service several times to mark special occasions, as well as attending industry and promotional events and bus enthusiasts' rallies. As of winter 2019/20 it is stored out of service.
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