I already have a lot of respect for bus divers and watching these videos deepens that respect

Bus drivers, especially in London are so underpaid and undervalued

I was a London bus driver for 6 years. Don’t miss it one bit! Respect to you sir. And your personality is so calm and reassuring, just what a new driver needs!

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@s4l284

Жыл бұрын

Trust me mate. I’ve left the bus industry and it was the best decision I made! The passengers are awful and the shift times are so bad!

@peacepage

Жыл бұрын

@@s4l284 I am planning to become a bus driver, I thought there is more freedom. In my current job can earn more money than an expirenced bus driver

@s4l284

Жыл бұрын

@@peacepage Believe me when I say this there isn’t no freedom. All you will do is deal with rude passengers and driver on the road. No matter what it is always going to be your fault for everything. I’ve been a bus driver since 2018. Also the shift work is the worse. You will work one week from 4am then week after you’ll start from 12pm and then 5pm, no life or nothing it’s the worse. It was ok first year or so then it just got to me. My current job is day shift same shifts and 100x better than bus driving.

@peacepage

Жыл бұрын

@@s4l284 thanks buddy, if there's no freedom my current job is better I guess at least they pay me good money

A very confident driver & good mentor, keep these coming, great to watch.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great uploads very informative.Glad your explaining everyday stuff to the public. I'm a retired Bus driver and NTC.Over 40 years with London buses, started at Bromley garage in 78.Transfered to Sidcup in 83 and ended up in Catford garage in 88 when Sidcup closed. 15 years up front the rest as an NTC at Eltham.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Impressive time spend on buses, all the best to you Sir.

Great video bro ...Nice to see you doing your mentoring. Good work. Well done 👊🏾

Idris Elba what you doing driving that bus? 😂

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

I drive megabus coaches into London. Traffic can be crap at times but the idiots that we come across 🥴🤦

Hellloooo, Leonard isn't it haha nice to see you after soo long. You was on 621 as i was growing up. Didn't know you started youtube 👍🏼👍🏼.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Isaac how are you young man

As this is exactly what i am doing tomorrow but in south Wales it was most helpful thanks

Just came across your channel, I like the way you filmed this video. Nice one!!!

Thanks for the video...its one job I will always regret not doing....my dad was a bus driver from the late 60s to mid 80s at New Cross ,..I always wanted to be a bus driver also but never went for it

Fantastic video I am a retired Stagecoach Manchester driver I felt I was driving the bus. You are a great ambassador for Stagecoach

I remember those days…….great to get out on your own👍

So many different ways to lower the bus and deploy the ramp. They should be standard across all makes. The easiest is the Volvo MCV, put the ramp out, then lower the bus.Your new Driver is magic I wish him a long career on the buses. ,lovely feeding of the steering wheel, and top mirror work, a credit to his Instructor.I always say that TL Drivers are the best.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Nice comment

@waifuracer6516

Жыл бұрын

The general rule is that the bus must be in either maximum ride height, or in the case of scanias, middle ride height, ( most scanias can raise the suspension as well not just lower to give extra clearance over tall curbs) otherwise there is a chance for the ramp to fold or collapse during use. Once you drive all the different models after a while youll know routinely what you need to do on each bus. Especially if you work at a more "rural" depot where the fleet is not uniform unlike London. Where I work we use 7 different models of buses, mix of ADs and Scanias. When I was new it took me a few weeks but once you experienced with all of them you no longer think about it.

@skellertons113

Жыл бұрын

@@waifuracer6516 Good points. Volvos and Wright buses have this raising as well as lowering facility as well as kneeling the front. Most Drivers are a bit wary of lowering Wright Volvos, as the brake interlock can stick and you can look like a right idiot trying to lower and raise again to clear it. Enviro 200's and 400's are pretty straightforward to use. Optare, (now Switch Mobility) electric buses have a cumbersome lowering procedure, handbrake on, press the lowering button, then wait an age for it to happen before the doors will even work. While this is happening the punters are shouting and pressing the bell, joys of the job I guess.

even though London far from calm, this video was - so nice one.

Nice one he has got that stoney faced look of experienced Bus Drivers faced with a passengars attempting to pay with Cash

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

I think he is concentrating,

your still there!! you was on the 75s with me back in 2014

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya

Brilliant am a bus driver north of the border. Love the job.

I just did my first drive with customers a couple of days ago, with Arriva in Medway, quite enjoyed it

@closethedoornow7538

Жыл бұрын

How’s it going now?

@Bunyip_Studios

Жыл бұрын

@@closethedoornow7538 unfortunately I had to stop driving completely in January. I got diagnosed with Severe Sleep Apnoea. I've been on Sick Leave, but finally left Arriva last week. I'm receiving CPAP treatment, so when DVLA return my licences, and I'm allowed to drive again. I can return

@closethedoornow7538

Жыл бұрын

@@Bunyip_Studios Oh that’s a shame but after treatment you will feel a lot better with more energy.

@Bunyip_Studios

Жыл бұрын

@@closethedoornow7538 yeah, beginning to feel better with the CPAP.

Loool I like what did there asking the same question only real ogs would know the pain

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean, i did it twice because the first one the cab door was open. I wanted to get how it really is.

He really looks like idris elba

I never drove buses with both hands. One leg was on dashboard and other was on break n accelerator. Being your own boss was great part of the job. No camera watching driver just watching bus lane. That bus I’d hate telling me to apply handbrake. Damn these days they can see where you are. They see you on camera. I always Nelt with the bus. The ramps never worked for the disabled and people only ringing the bell once was great. But I couldn’t do it again now.

As an ex “ conductor” from the 80’s , based at West Norwood garage , I often wonder if drivers could do with an extra “ security “ passenger / guard sitting on their bus , as they seem so involved in making sure they get from A - to B , ? Do drivers feel vulnerable, or is it not an issue anymore ?

Are you still @ WH ? , im a trainee there at present

Nice one bro

Which shift is this? And what day of the week because the roads look very empty

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Will have to check not sure to be honest..

I am bus driver in Helsinki region, Finland. Its very inetersting watch your video.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Sir, I very much appreciate that..

at 4:50 136 drivers will wait for the 343 drivers to come and pick up people, so they don't have to, and they know the next bus stop will be super busy too. : ) Also you not suppose to lower the bus when putting out the ramp with most buses you can't open the ramp if the bus is lowered too.

I done 26 years in London and to be honest I’m glad I’m off the job

12:01 was my school

Thumbnail looks like kamaru usman haha

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Lol

13.03p an hour to drive that route should be illegal

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Lol, Every route has it own pros and cons 136 you either love or hate. I think its a great route. Just depend how you see ppl. I honestly don’t understand what ppl hate the route. Most of the ppl on that route also travel on other buses lol

@HACKERHITMARKER333

Жыл бұрын

@@thatbusdriverguy4182 I think humans in general just have a negative perception of each other nowdays because of our own biases but its important for us to understand each other more

Quit within 6 months worst decision i made to go for bus driving rubbish shifts rubbish pay.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

You not the only one lol, if its not for you better leave quick.. I suits me money is better now, but plus I do bette shifts

@HACKERHITMARKER333

Жыл бұрын

@@thatbusdriverguy4182 how long are your shifts on your current rota

Please I have a question, I am a student and would like to be part time bus driver while I am in College and Uni is it Possible the bus company will train me and allow me to work as part time.??

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

I asked my boss she said you can apply

@herbertasare8460

Жыл бұрын

@@thatbusdriverguy4182 Thank you very much, I would like to know the particular bus company. So I can apply directly through them.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

@@herbertasare8460 Search Stagecoach go on website, scroll down you will see section on employment

@herbertasare8460

Жыл бұрын

@@thatbusdriverguy4182 Thank you very much, I will do that ASAP

Brother is it possible to get sponsership as bus driver. Now i am working in sainsburry.please give a reply

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for late reply, Not sure what you mean by sponsorship. I know you can apply to Stagecoach thats the company I work for more..

Nice sir… I have EU license from poland and two years experiences ☺️how can I joining with your company..? 😔🤔

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

I will get telephone number for you

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, hopefully my video will highlight that

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Real sorry I don’t think I sent you details

Dont agree with stopping at the flag at all, im kinda ocd-ish/perfectionist in some ways, so the flag stopping in regards to where silly TfL have them placed annoys me

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it a rules, but its not set in stone, I told the driver when possible. Some stops its better to pass the flag, so second bus can fit .

@ace-paidinfull5240

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatbusdriverguy4182 exactly. Depends on the stop tbh, might be a long busy stop where up to 5 buses are there, but these silly drivers stop where the flag is silly placed in the first place, and then you can only fit two buses

Good luck. See if you can last 16 years

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Will see, the job itself is good the times you work is main challenge for me

sir still iam working malta public transport driver how can apply directly please send me detail thank you sir

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

I will send you number later

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Go to Stagecoach bus online, there is a page where you can apply

The most horrible job I've ever come across Shame to be a bus driver in London I wouldn't recommend any one to become a bus driver Big mistake

@thatbusdriverguy4182

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe its wasn’t for you. I love it, only problem is the shifts.

@thatbusdriverguy4182

Жыл бұрын

Bus driving can be rewarded if you see what you doing is important, literally keeping you City or town moving so vital. So what didn’t you like about it..

Great Video mate interesting channel. Your came up Recommend new Sub Follower

What i have done, for a laugh im going to apply for the bus driver job in Leeds online Put the whole process on KZread. online application! If successful interviews if successful assessment, drug alcohol test, minibus test! If successful bus training! If successful taking passengers. Do you think if i get to training level do u think i could pass? The whole process will be on a friend channel

@thatbusdriverguy4182

8 ай бұрын

Hope you do well

@iiparachuteregiment8800

8 ай бұрын

@thatbusdriverguy4182 my provisional licence has come back, my start date is 15th Jan 24 and thank u