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@@rickstravelrides Yes, the wee Solo crawls up it just fine. Glad you like the cam position. I can’t always use that one but do when I can. Cheers, 👍

Thanks, your very welcome 😊

Thanks, glad you like it 😁

@@FlyTech2709-ir6jf nah mate, an 11 plate but can’t remember the full reg number

Think it might be YJ11OHW

@@LewisB2404that reg rings a bell!

I think this was a '69 plate enviro and yes real nice to drive 🙂

Thanks, glad you like them 🙂

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it 👍

You’re welcome 😊

🤣 As far as I know it is an ADL on a Scania chassis. Lovely to drive even if a bit rattling! 😁

Thanks. Not a stupid question but one I don't know the answer to I'm afraid having never taken an X95 South of Hawick!

Your welcome. The A7 is a lovely road 👍

Thanks, 😂

Green road almost does off with first bus

@@Mobilegaming-reviews It goes off after a few mins but better to log on. It seems to log you out after a few mins sitting. I often forget to do it before setting of as the busses seem to differ in this log off thing with some keeping you logged in unless all is switched off.

Hi, the job involves shift working and unsocial hours which is not for all. While not physically demanding it can be mentally tiring due to the concentration levels required. Interactions with the public can occasionally be less than pleasant although most are a pleasure to speak with. After all that, I enjoy it and so do many, many others. If you love driving give it a go. Your call ultimately.

@@SleekitFkr Thanks very much for your reply, I love watching your videos

You’re welcome mate, best of luck for the future.

I enjoy it and if you're young you could move to jobs with more travel (European tours) if that's something you fancy. I'm sure there are much more experienced drivers in the industry that advise. Enjoy your new career 😀

On the nose 🤭

@@TravelswithBillybob I would like to say I am a bus spotter but it's just because I have just driven it's twin

@@jonathanmacdonald4232old but still nice to drive

Thanks. I agree, they are lovely buses to drive, very smooth and sound good 😊

Cheers, just love that run and the next bit on to GoS, just fab! Loving the J&H exhaust myself as I did swither on which exhaust to choose. Very happy with it 😁

Hi, I’ve not experienced that but have occasionally had the “main door” open sound come on when hitting the potholes. Only seems to happen if one of the cave sized holes is hit so not a major issue.

Thanks, I’ll give that a go. 👍

Of course 😁

If I can, I will 😊

Yes

Hi, yes does, rotating through during the day and a few parked up overnight. It is open to any bus company to use and often has a tour company buses in there for a few hours at a time.

@@TravelswithBillybob Thought so. I take it vehicle maintenance & control is all done from Galashiels?

Correct ✅

Yup, one of the regular runs for me. Not so pleasant in the dark of winter!

Guilty as charged. Hope you still enjoyed the vid despite my indiscretions!

Unfortunately not every bus has a smooth attachment point in the same spot each time hence the varying views.

I’ve been driving buses for 9 months. I didn’t drive buses in my previous career 😉

Your welcome 😊

Thanks. I agree, the Versas seem the die going up Hawthorn. Mind you, some over 1/2 a million miles!

This was the first bus vid, I wasn’t sure what to blur!

A very late and final career for me but you should never be out of work wherever you are when your training is completed 👍

Thanks. More like, I try to ride 😂. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Thanks. I do think the rattles make things seem worse but I agree that the state of the roads are a national disgrace!

As a bus driver myself not in Scotland but neither the less I have had to buy a seat cushion to absorb the vibrations

Can’t, I don’t work for them 😊

@@TravelswithBillybob but if you did have that job would you do? A pov

Hi, it’s something you soon get used to. A duty normally has multiple vehicle swaps!

Thanks

It has already been reported within Bus Industry Press plus in other sections of Media that Edinburgh City Council are negotiating with the current owners about separating the Bus Station from the sale. If that's a firm possibility, the City Council may well take over operational responsibility as they know of its importance within the city.

Not me.

@@TravelswithBillybob yeah, I didn’t even go on the 253 are you doing? X95

An often straight but very undulating route. I believe it follows a Roman route for a lot of its length hence its straightness. Cheers 😊

Cheers, your welcome 😊

I remember that storm, it was a bit brutal. I can understand how you wouldn’t have seen anything of the route at that time. Glad you enjoyed the vid. 😊

I’ll take your word for mate, I’m new to this game! 👍

@@TravelswithBillybob bless ya, you’ll be fine, the leg room isn’t brilliant in the cab. But providing you’re not too tall, you should be ok. Shame they don’t make them anymore, thats all I can say ☹️

What is your first best? ☺️

@@WayneTulip-zm9gw Leyland National for sure! 👌 you gotta drive one to understand. They were brilliant. Nothing but fond memories of them 👌

I always wanted to be a bus driver when I was younger. ☺️ I was just wondering, can car drivers wait on a ‘bus stop clearway’ with a wide yellow line along the kerb of the bus stop in a stationary queue of traffic?

Thanks, not on the scale of Bristol though 😂

Thanks 👍