London's Two Least Used Bus Routes: London's Awkward Routes - Episode 4

I'm sure most of you will have heard about the 389 and 399 which both creep around Barnet for only 5 hours a day. These two routes operate on hourly frequencies and are both perfect for me to cover in this video.
It's been about 30 years since the introduction of the current 399 and it has been 28 years since what ended up as part of current 389 when the two routes were at one stage merged with one another.
In this video, I'll discuss the current setup with the two routes, the histories of both the services and how I believe they could be improved. If you liked this video, make sure to like, subscribe and share this video, as it massively helps me out when you do! On with the video...
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[@MrBoombastic1]

Probably one of the best episodes yet - packed with lots of info and detail!

[@somenorthlondoner]

Thanks so much :)

[@Trek001]

Somenorthlondoner has returned to us - as was foretold in the ancient prophecies
Another cracking video mate, well produced and entertaining with mis-speaks left in - not like a certain Mr Marshall who, shall we say, is not as squeaky clean as he likes to make out
I look forward to the next one with great anticipation

[@aarontibbett]

Great video with a good bit of background history

[@somenorthlondoner]

Glad you think so!

[@SiliconDr]

I can honestly say that in my many years of experience of being near the spires, i have never seen the 399!

[@somenorthlondoner]

😄

[@UKTransport232]

it feels illegal to be this early

[@real_m4x486]

382 and 383 are both lines i never see people getting on maybe the numbers of 380-90 are cursed

[@somenorthlondoner]

385 is also one of the least used routes and the N381 is one of the least used night bus routes. Might be onto something there 😉

[@nathanw9770]

Typically the 3xx routes are given to more remote or lesser used routes, mostly single deckers. However some do break the rule as they are very busy such as the 321 or 333 which are replacements for previously shortened routes.

[@TochLondonBuses]

What about 390 or 380​@nathanw9770

[@triggerwarning7662]

Comparing this video to Geoff's

[@somenorthlondoner]

What do you mean?

[@triggerwarning7662]

@@somenorthlondoner Geoff did this video too, going to see who is best :)

[@somenorthlondoner]

@@triggerwarning7662oh right, what did you think in the end haha