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Travels with Billybob
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Приєднався 19 жов 2023
POV (mostly) driving content of buses and cars
Bus Driver POV. Full route in THAT Optare Solo!
Another Bus Driver POV from@TravelswithBillybob . This time we have a relatively short Bus Driver POV route and in full. The 73 outbound from Galashiels to Selkirk/Bannerfield.
00:00 - Start
00:07 - Intro
01:18 - Through Galashiels
06:25 - Kingsknowe
09:47 - The River Tweed
10:36 - Linden
12:08 - Selkirk
13:39 - Climbing!
17:33 - Approaching the centre
18:35 - Market Place
21:29 - Ettrick Water
22:56 - Bannerfield
00:00 - Start
00:07 - Intro
01:18 - Through Galashiels
06:25 - Kingsknowe
09:47 - The River Tweed
10:36 - Linden
12:08 - Selkirk
13:39 - Climbing!
17:33 - Approaching the centre
18:35 - Market Place
21:29 - Ettrick Water
22:56 - Bannerfield
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Bus Driver POV. Full route. Through the Scottish Borders on the X95 from Hawick to Galashiels.
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A bus driver POV driving and Alexander Dennis E200 MMC on route X95 from Hawick to Galashiels. The full route is covered on an overcast Sunday. 00:00 - Start 00:18 - Leaving the stance 01:33 - Joining the A7 out of Hawick 07:49 - The climb to Groundistone 11:59 - Ashkirk 14:22 - Hare Moss 17:17 - Selkirk 25:59 - Lindean 26:57 - The Tweed30:38 - Galashiels
BMW R1250GS Rallye. Jeckill & Hyde exhaust. RAW. Dufftown to Tomitoul. Beautiful day, cracking road!
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Part two of an across Scotland ride on the BMW R1250GS Rallye. The sound of the Jeckill & Hyde exhaust at the "Mr Hyde" (Loud) setting is fabulous! This part covers the journey from Dufftown to Tomintoul on the B9009 and B9008, an excellent pair of roads to enjoy on a bike. DJI Osmo Action 4 Zoom H2n
Bus Driver POV. Live Service. Full route. Route 70 on a sunny Saturday evening
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Bus driver POV on one of the Galashiels town routes, 70. This is the both the outbound and inbound runs of this route. In this bus driver POV we are driving an Alexander Dennis 400MMC double decker, not too common on this particular route. 00:00 - Start 00:07 - Loading 01:25 - We're off! 06:29 - Melrose Road 10:34 - Langlee 15:37 - Hawthorn Road 17:02 - The reversing bus stop! 24:49 - Washboard...
Motorcycle POV. BMW R1250GS Rallye. Jeckill & Hyde exhaust. RAW. Across Scotland.
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The first part of a cross country ride on the BMW R1250GS Rallye. The sound of the Jeckill & Hyde exhaust at the "Mr Hyde" (Loud) setting is fabulous! This first part covers the journey from Peterhead to Huntly. More parts may follow. DJI Osmo Acyion 4 Zoom H2n
Bus Driver POV. Live Service. Alexander Dennis E200 SWB. Route 93, West Linton to Peebles.
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Bus Driver POV on the inbound service 93 from West Linton to Peebles. This bus driver POV sees me actually leave the seat...twice!! West Linton has a REALLY narrow Main Street but on this occasion is navigated without incident. Spring is here as the route starts to "green up" but a bit to go yet before the route is looking it's best. I hope you enjoy this Bus Driver POV drive. 00:00 - Start 00:...
Bus Driver POV. Optare Solo. Around Peebles on the town service. Part 2.
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A live service on the Peebles town service. This service is in two parts, 90A & 90B, with two distinct separate parts of the town being serviced by each route. This is the 90B. The Optare Solo is normally (but not exclusively!) used on this service due to the confines of the streets/turns. The other half of the town will be in a following video. I hope you enjoy the slightly different view on t...
Bus Driver POV. Alexander Dennis E200. The 68, Jedburgh to Galashiels full route.
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A Bus Driver POV of the 68 Jedburgh to Galashiels service. The POV is slightly different as I was trying be as close to eye level as I could get and still try and capture the mirror. 00:00 - Start 01:45 - The A68 North 06:33 - Leaving Jedburgh 07:54 - Bonjedward 10:52 - Ancrum 18:05 - Lilliardsedge 21:56 - St. Boswells 23:55 - Can-Am!! 27:06 - Newtown St. Boswells 36:11 - Melrose 42:41 - Darnic...
Bus Driver POV. Optare Solo. Around Peebles on the town service. Part 1.
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A live service on the Peebles town service. This service is in two parts, 90A & 90B, with two distinct separate parts of the town being serviced by each route. This is the 90A. The Optare Solo is normally (but not exclusively!) used on this service due to the confines of the streets/turns. The other half of the town will be in a following video. I hope you enjoy the slightly different view on t...
Bus Driver POV. Scania Omnicity. Live service. Into the City centre on the X62.
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Live service of the full route from Peebles to Edinburgh City centre bus station. See below for timestamps. This was a January service with the mild winter the roads are clear with little foliage. Still quite cold outside but the bus has heated up by this stage coming from Galashiels so it's relatively warm inside! Chapters 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Peebles 04:00 - I won't fit! 11:29 - Cringletie 1...
Bus Driver POV. Alexander Dennis E200. Live Service on Route 91, Biggar to Peebles.
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A live service drive from Biggar to Peebles. Service route 91. Some really narrow roads in some parts. I hope you enjoy the slightly different viewpoint. Chapters 00:00 - Start 05:39 - Skirling 11:51 - A701 15:53 - Broughton 23:44 - Merlindale Bridge 24:37 - Drumelzier 28:29 - Dawyck 30:52 - Crownhead bridge 32:24 - Stobo 37:25 - Sheriff Muir Brig 38:18 - A72 44:24 - Peebles
A drive around the Scottish Borders trying out a new camera. POV Drive. My new Canon EOS R50.
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Not a photography video! Time stamps are below. Trying out the new camera and the drive between the two spots I chose to try it out. Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:08 - Welcome 00:39 - What & why 04:17 - Susan calls 10:08 - Toward Yair 11:33 - Yair 13:01 - Pics 14:35 - They're so complex... 16:53 - Auto-Wipers, bad! 19:49 - What a dick! 20:45 - Old Mills 21:08 - Noise 21:59 - Railway chat 24:54 - C...
A POV drive in Scotland. Peebles to Newtongrange via the "Granites".A typical rainy day in Scotland.
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Through Peebles and up to Newtongrange via the "Granites" road. A typical lovely lowland glen in winter. No snow but plenty of water, from above and below! Driving the Tesla Model 3 LR. 00:00 - Start 00:06 - Welcome 00:51 - Peebles 04:31 - Eshiels 05:32 - Glentress 06:32 - Horsburgh Ford 07:14 - Nether Horsburgh 10:41 - Innerleithen 16:11 - Golf Course 18:44 - Flood 28:55 - Heriot Turning 32:45...
A POV drive in Scotland. Newtongrange to Galashiels. A bit wet but a great road.
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A POV drive down the A7 from Newtongrange in Midlothian to Galashiels in the Borders. The A7 runs from Edinburgh to Carlisle and this stretch is probably one of the best bits of a great road. Driving a Tesla Model 3 LR. 00:00 - Start 00:08 - Leaving Newtongrange 03:14 - Birkenside 06:56 - Middleton Moor 08:05 - The Borders 08:56 - Fala Hill 10:22 - Heriot 13:29 - Wipers on auto 14:33 - Fountain...
Bus Driver POV. Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC. Galashiels to Peebles service.
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Bus Driver POV from Galashiels to Peebles driving an Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC on route X62. This route goes from Galashiels to Edinburgh via Peebles. This the first element from Galashiels to Peebles. Drivers often change at Peebles for the continuation to Edinburgh. Chapters 00:00 - Start 00:12 - The Interchange 01:29 - Galashiels 14:17 - Clovenfords 17:01 - The Nest 18:08 - River Tweed ...
A POV drive in Scotland. Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Galashiels. From the coast to the central Borders.
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A POV drive in Scotland. Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Galashiels. From the coast to the central Borders.
A POV drive in Scotland. A drive from the Scottish Borders town of Kelso to Dalkeith in Midlothian
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A POV drive in Scotland. A drive from the Scottish Borders town of Kelso to Dalkeith in Midlothian
A POV drive in Scotland. The Moffat Loop. The drive from Peebles to Moffat.
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A POV drive in Scotland. The Moffat Loop. The drive from Peebles to Moffat.
Tesla Model 3 POV drive from Cardrona to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Sun rising as we drive!
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Tesla Model 3 POV drive from Cardrona to Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Sun rising as we drive!
A drivers POV bus drive from the centre of Edinburgh to Peebles on the first day of winter.
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A drivers POV bus drive from the centre of Edinburgh to Peebles on the first day of winter.
A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. From Cardrona to the Borders market town of Kelso
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A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. From Cardrona to the Borders market town of Kelso
A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. A wet Autumn Drive taking the long way home.
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A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. A wet Autumn Drive taking the long way home.
A drive in Scotland. PoV. The Diversion!
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A drive in Scotland. PoV. The Diversion!
A drive in Scotland from West Linton to Straiton.
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A drive in Scotland from West Linton to Straiton.
A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Peebles to West Linton.
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A POV drive in Scotland. Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Peebles to West Linton.
That's quite some hill climbs, surprised the Solo managed to climb them. Lovin the body cam as well :-)
@@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 for the lift, it's a nice wee ride round that one.
Thanks, your very welcome 😊
this angle is badass 🔥
Thanks, glad you like it 😁
what bus is this? is it YJ14 BAU?
@@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!
Nice I did Edinburgh to Carlisle brilliant service? On a single. Which I was surprised a bet
Looks like a nice bus to drive. The Enviros we have down in south wales are absolute sheds 😭
I think this was a '69 plate enviro and yes real nice to drive 🙂
People outside london are so nice
Really enjoying your videos
Thanks, glad you like them 🙂
Thanks for another nice ride.
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks for the ride!
You’re welcome 😊
Scanias shake, rattle, bang , thump and squeak😂You need a Scottish built bus 🚌 like an Alexander😂
🤣 As far as I know it is an ADL on a Scania chassis. Lovely to drive even if a bit rattling! 😁
Great video Probably a stupid question here but since Carlisle is in England is the £2 fare used on the X95
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!
Thanks for the ride! The A 7 is quite a nice road to drive.
Your welcome. The A7 is a lovely road 👍
Good video. Sounds like a McDonalds kitchen at the start with all that beeping lol
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.
I would like to be a bus driver but i have heard alot of things about how hard it is and how overworked you become, I love driving but I would like to know your thoughts? Thankyou!
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.
Just got a job as a trainee bus driver with stagecoach. I can't wait ! Would you recommend it as a job ?
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 😀
my left ear enjoyed these sounds
YR61 RTU by any chance
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
A lovely short but sweet town route. Big fan of the Enviro 400 MMC and even at low speeds, it sounds beautiful. Fully enjoyable to watch :-)
Thanks. I agree, they are lovely buses to drive, very smooth and sound good 😊
Very cool mate, this is all local to me. Sounds fantastic with the Jeckyl and Hyde
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 😁
I used to drive 2 door Omnicitys in London. Always had a problem with emergency exits alarms going off over every little bump or pothole. Wondered if you had the same problem because of your many potholes on that route
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.
🤫If you flash your headlights as you approach those traffic lights with the camera sensors on them they tend to go green quicker like making you priority, you can keep moving without waiting if timed right.
Thanks, I’ll give that a go. 👍
Of course a bus operator owns a motorcycle. 😊
Of course 😁
Can you do 60 or 67
If I can, I will 😊
Do they have pedals like a car?
Yes
Doesn’t Peebles have a outstation at the car park for some buses?
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 ✅
My guess is, you've done that route before
Yup, one of the regular runs for me. Not so pleasant in the dark of winter!
Not checking mirrors or blindspots
Guilty as charged. Hope you still enjoyed the vid despite my indiscretions!
The camera layout should be like the previous video
Unfortunately not every bus has a smooth attachment point in the same spot each time hence the varying views.
Apologies if you have already inserted this question previously, but how long have you been driving buses? What was your previous occupation before retiring? Cheers.
I’ve been driving buses for 9 months. I didn’t drive buses in my previous career 😉
Thanks for the ride!
Your welcome 😊
On this route literally everyday and still find it interesting to watch. Todays Versa was struggling though
Thanks. I agree, the Versas seem the die going up Hawthorn. Mind you, some over 1/2 a million miles!
Just wondered why you blurred out the display screen but not customers. You don't normally do this.
This was the first bus vid, I wasn’t sure what to blur!
I'm really looking forward to turning 21 so I can start training with the bus service here in Ireland! Looks like a fun career to me
A very late and final career for me but you should never be out of work wherever you are when your training is completed 👍
Wow! Didn’t know you ride! This is awesome, love the unexpected change in content 😁
Thanks. More like, I try to ride 😂. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Love your videos of the diffrent routes, drivers must feel it hard on there backs at times with the vibration of buses going over those terrible state of roads, borders buses fleet must take some battering as well, sbc should be sorting there roads there a disgrace
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
I like if you did a Prentice of Haddington pov
Can’t, I don’t work for them 😊
@@TravelswithBillybob but if you did have that job would you do? A pov
Do you find it weird swapping between the two different types of buses? This one that has the axle in front of the driver and the other types that have the axle behind the drivers position? I always wondered if the driving style would be different i.e manoeuvring, road positioning etc etc
Hi, it’s something you soon get used to. A duty normally has multiple vehicle swaps!
Hello Billy, I´m watching you from Southamerica and nice roads really.
Thanks
What do you rather? These ones. or the sr I like sr better
For me, it is awful to do that
What do you think of the possible? Thing. About Edinburgh bus station. Where are they going to put the? X62 51 x95 and 253
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.
Are you doing? 253 today. At 1500
Not me.
@@TravelswithBillybob yeah, I didn’t even go on the 253 are you doing? X95
I remember driving along the A68 a few years ago. Me & the wife went to stay at roulette retreat Melrose.
An often straight but very undulating route. I believe it follows a Roman route for a lot of its length hence its straightness. Cheers 😊
Thanks for the ride.
Cheers, your welcome 😊
its nice to see this route in daylight. i did this back in december 2021 (?) during storm Eirwen as a result of the train from glasgow to carlisle being cancelled. missed the X95 by inch of teeth, had to get X62 and 68 and stay overnight in Jedbrough! Nice town but not much going for it on an evening when comes to having food haha
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’ve been a bus driver for nearly 20 years now. And I have to say, the solos are the second best bus I’ve ever driven. I started driving Leyland Nationals and they took some beating.
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?
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Awesome video! I am loving these on duty POV, I am a bus driver aswell along side UA-cam in Bristol
Thanks, not on the scale of Bristol though 😂
I like the way you feed the wheel through your hands. Some drivers cross their hands, drive with one hand resting on the ticket machine, etc. Your videos are a joy to watch.
Thanks 👍