I can see why you like the 96 and I would imagine it's a much nicer route to drive than the 177, the fast bit to Bluewater must be the best bit. I can imagine a small n/s mirror being a pain. I know what you mean about the 492, probably just not busy enough to justify a frequency increase.
I knew that when you uploaded the video and spoke to you on Instagram earlier in the week that it would be full of you saying how much you love the route and I’m definitely with you on the fact that it is great. Glad you enjoyed it. I still look out for you when on my way to and from school as well. Gotta remember to check the 96s as well now
Great to see you enjoy your day…. At least if you get onto the 96 Rota (Or 422) it wouldn’t be too bad for you if Bexleyheath or Dartford won the route at renewal if you live on the 492 route (I.e you will have a reasonable trip to work and not crossing half of London!)
Thanks for posting - that's the first time I've seen someone so happy doing an 11 hour shift! Looking at the areas the 96 goes and the faster sections of road I can see where this would be a lot different to driving the 177. I'm guessing the 96 is one of the more popular rotas, certainly when I was living in the area I spotted a lot more old white shirts and Stagecoach 'stripes' uniforms on that route than any other. It indicated to me it was one of those routes where once someone was on the rota, they wouldn't come off! Hope you get on there soon : )
I went on a London Bus ages ago it went between I think East Croydon and somewhere else and it went across this heathland bit in South London where people were flying kites. The whole trip took about 2 hours. Edit - it was the 54 from Elmers End to Woolwich.
Great video!! I went on the 96 earlier and I had 19743 haha... I do like this route a lot and I personally prefer diesels to hybrids on it tbh, also was this 19860 by any chance?
@@TaylorStraub ahh right I thought that I can recognise it haha, 860 in particular is a bit sluggish... it really doesn’t like hills!! I did it on both 96 and 161 and it’s performance on hills ain’t the best, however it’s still pretty nippy
Great route! You'll always get a few 96s come at once thanks to Dartford's bad traffic, i've been using that route for years, and you're right the 492 is a joke, great route but no service.
@@TaylorStraub I was being sarcastic unfortunately. If you watch the video you will see that your front facing camera is a mirror image and doesn’t look normal. It can be changed in settings.
Doesn't the 122 go through Forest Hill and Sydenham?🤔I know it goes through Lewisham, Lee Green, Brockley and Ladywell. Idk where it goes after Lee Green 😂
Hi there, I hope you won't mind me saying this, but I find it a bit distracting when you walk up and down the bus talking. Would it be possible to just sit down while presenting your video.
Take a shot every time Taylor says “I love this route” 🤣🤣 I think it’s save to say you had a good day!
I love your charisma and way of talking! :)
I can see why you like the 96 and I would imagine it's a much nicer route to drive than the 177, the fast bit to Bluewater must be the best bit. I can imagine a small n/s mirror being a pain. I know what you mean about the 492, probably just not busy enough to justify a frequency increase.
Great video! Nice to see your driving another route now - I agree, 96 is a lovely route.
Every 30 mins is pretty standard in Dublin especially in the suburbs
I knew that when you uploaded the video and spoke to you on Instagram earlier in the week that it would be full of you saying how much you love the route and I’m definitely with you on the fact that it is great. Glad you enjoyed it. I still look out for you when on my way to and from school as well. Gotta remember to check the 96s as well now
Like a little child on Christmas day hahah. Glad you managed to get a go on the 96, love a good scania omnicity.
Happy to hear you get to drive the route you've been wanting to for ages. Great video!
Great to see you enjoy your day….
At least if you get onto the 96 Rota (Or 422) it wouldn’t be too bad for you if Bexleyheath or Dartford won the route at renewal if you live on the 492 route (I.e you will have a reasonable trip to work and not crossing half of London!)
Thanks for posting - that's the first time I've seen someone so happy doing an 11 hour shift! Looking at the areas the 96 goes and the faster sections of road I can see where this would be a lot different to driving the 177. I'm guessing the 96 is one of the more popular rotas, certainly when I was living in the area I spotted a lot more old white shirts and Stagecoach 'stripes' uniforms on that route than any other. It indicated to me it was one of those routes where once someone was on the rota, they wouldn't come off! Hope you get on there soon : )
Yeah it's the best route out of the garage
Buses 19745 and 19743 are very quick 😌 the 19800’s are very sluggish. And the Scania’s are complete perfection. 👍👌
I’d have to agree on that one... I had 19743 earlier👌🏼
Well summed up, the 12 plates replaced the alx400s which were brilliant
I went on a London Bus ages ago it went between I think East Croydon and somewhere else and it went across this heathland bit in South London where people were flying kites. The whole trip took about 2 hours. Edit - it was the 54 from Elmers End to Woolwich.
Great video!! I went on the 96 earlier and I had 19743 haha... I do like this route a lot and I personally prefer diesels to hybrids on it tbh, also was this 19860 by any chance?
Yes it was
@@TaylorStraub ahh right I thought that I can recognise it haha, 860 in particular is a bit sluggish... it really doesn’t like hills!! I did it on both 96 and 161 and it’s performance on hills ain’t the best, however it’s still pretty nippy
Going up East Hill in dartford must have been a struggle in those diesel e400s🥴
Yeah it was only doing 15mph up the hill...
The diesels ain’t bad, 19743 for example is good... 19860 is a heap tho lol
great video i subbed :) came over your channel couple days
Glad to hear you like the videos!
Great route! You'll always get a few 96s come at once thanks to Dartford's bad traffic, i've been using that route for years, and you're right the 492 is a joke, great route but no service.
I thought 96 will move to Arriva (Dartford Garage)
was that a scania omnicity or was it scania e400
Omnicity
@@TaylorStraub ooh yay
what bus did you drive, i mightve seen you
19860 and 15118
You certainly showed your delight in doing the 96, but on a left hand drive Enviro400?
No it's a right hand drive bus
@@TaylorStraub I was being sarcastic unfortunately. If you watch the video you will see that your front facing camera is a mirror image and doesn’t look normal. It can be changed in settings.
oh ok lol
We get you love the route but your not saying why? Is it scenic, low passenger frequency, Quiet roads traffic wise? be good to know.
I love this route for a few reasons. 1. It's one of my local routes. 2. The route is a straight line. 3. They have the best buses
@@TaylorStraub nice one!😊
96 is a good bus route
I’m yet to travel on the 96 so tell me Taylor how good of a route is it
It's the best route you could ever do
@@TaylorStraub My friend is going on the 96 today so yes I’ve got to travel on it
Does London Buses have a service 1?
Yes I believe it runs between Canada Water and Tottenham Court Road
Do you drive on the 53 & N53?
No
Doesn't the 122 go through Forest Hill and Sydenham?🤔I know it goes through Lewisham, Lee Green, Brockley and Ladywell. Idk where it goes after Lee Green 😂
Yeah it does go through forest hill and Sydenham
@@TaylorStraub I thought it did😅 is still going along the hill that leads to Crystal Palace?🤔
@@mborpingtonfines9969 I'm not sure I haven't driven it since I started at the company
@@TaylorStraub Fair enough 🤷♂️😅
PD? I thought u were at TB for some reason lol😂
Lol there is a youtuber at Bromley called Driving London be sure to check him out!
@@TaylorStraub I am already subbed to him😁 his content is really great👍
Wait till the crossing plays up, you won’t love it at all
Yeah I will because I’m still getting paid so why would I love it
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Hi there, I hope you won't mind me saying this, but I find it a bit distracting when you walk up and down the bus talking. Would it be possible to just sit down while presenting your video.
Are you bus drivers required to wear a face mask while you're driving?
No
No we don't
what routes have you learnt so far
177, 122 and 96