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Every seat sold out | Sunday Line Run Chicago Suburbs to Champaign IL
Driving a Full bus on a Sunday packed full of Students returning to school.
Link to the BlueParrot
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Equipment used in this Video
Go Pro Hero 11
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Go Pro Hero 11 Media Mod
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TELESIN Magnetic Go Pro Neck Mount POV
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Go Pro Hero 10
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Go Pro Hero 10 Media Mod
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Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit
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DJI Pocket 2 Creator Combo
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Відео

I didn't crash the bus, I crashed the wedding | The Wedding Shuttle
Переглядів 13 тис.2 місяці тому
A close friend of mine got married. She asked me to be the bus driver. I cant think of a greater honor for a wedding! Thank you for inviting us Jacklyn and Ryan Holt. Congratulations! This was probably the strangest wedding memories you can have... from the perspective of your wedding shuttle driver. Wish both of you the best! Here's to new beginnings!
I just bought Peoria Charter
Переглядів 8 тис.2 місяці тому
In November 2018 Bill Winkler and his Wife Cindy Winkler made me a Co Owner of Peoria Charter for my achievements here. I was so proud thankful. Today I purchased the rest of Peoria Charter from the Winkler Family. Bill was ready to retire. I never thought that 15 years ago when I climbed into my first Peoria Charter bus as a part time driver, that one day I would be buying the company. My goal...
Behind the Scenes Big News for Peoria Charter and My Upcoming Travels
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Behind the scenes walk through of the Urbana Garage location of Peoria Charter's facilities. Also there are some announcements during this video of upcoming trips! VAN HOOL IS INVITING ME TO MACEDONIA! TO go visit their bus manufacture facility. Well, ABC is inviting me, and then afterwards, Ill be flying to VDL headquarters in the Netherlands. Stay tuned for that. @alblua Check out Albert Lua'...
The Great Wall of China
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I climbed up to Tower #8 on the Great Wall of China. It was so steep. Check out this 3000 year old piece of history that I got to explore with my family while I was in Beijing China. This section of the wall is also known as Ba Da Ling
HOME COOKED FEAST IN TIAN JIN CHINA
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My Aunt, and Uncle, and my Cousin invited me to their home for a traditional Chinese feast! This is what home cooked meal looks like in Tian Jin China. Music used in this video: Song: I love Mondays Artist: @Vexento ua-cam.com/video/L83ceYS2w3g/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Vexento
Street food heaven in China's Tian Jin Night Market
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This place is a foodie's dream. Miles of Street food venders serving all kinds of China's most popular street foods! A must try! MUSIC USED IN VIDEO: @Vexento - Next To You ua-cam.com/video/RHfXeTthEN4/v-deo.html
Bus Ride Experience in China
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I am in Tian Jin China. And of course, I had to experience what the buses are like here. So I hopped on one and went for a ride. And I took you all along with me. Music used in this video: Anesthesia by @Vexento ua-cam.com/video/Dyfcc3kyMPU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Vexento Busy minds by @VASAviation@Vexento ua-cam.com/video/FrxS64TpY5A/v-deo.html
The world's most boring destination for a Charter bus
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It's not all glamorous being a Motor Coach driver. Not all of your destinations are going to be fun and adventurous. Some trips are right around the corner and in the middle of no where. This happens to be one of those trips. Enjoy the nothingness of my destination today. If you want to watch more Motor Coach vlogs, Check out Peoria Charter's Youngest driver. He vlogs his trips too! @alblua www...
Locked up and loving it! |MCI's New Prison Bus. D4020 ISTV
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I got locked up and I loved it! ever wonder what its like to be a passenger on a prison coach? Well MCI invited me to the revealing of their brand new Inmate Security Transportation Vehicle. Not only did I get to experience what it was like behind bars as a passenger, I got to drive it as well. Check out the new MCI D4020 ISTV Be sure to check out the first time MCI introduced me to their older...
Driving the Mercedes Tourrider again: A Journey to O'Hare Airport with Our Youngest Driver!
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Finally, after almost 8 months, I got to take one of our Mercedes Tourrider's on a trip. It was a 2 bus move. I was accompanied by one of our youngest drivers in our company. He followed me in a MCI J4500. We ended the trip enjoying some good eating at a very homie restaurant out in the middle of nowhere! Music used by @Vexento Checkout his UA-cam Channel www.youtube.com/@Vexento Songs Used: 1)...
1st Coach bus PREVOST BUILT | I MET THE PREVOST FAMILY | PREVOST 100th Anniversary party |
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I got to attend Prevost's 100th Anniversary party in Nashville TN. I got to met the Prevost family as well as got to see a replica of Prevost's 1st bus that was built by Eugene Prevost back in 1924. The food was awesome and the venue was beautiful. Check out my video!
Why I took a break from Youtube
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I know I disappeared from UA-cam for a little bit. Here's why I've stopped making content for so long.
We're Headed to Chicago!
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This is just the beginning. Peoria Charter and Signature Transportation Group are Partnering Together. Bright future on the Horizon. Filmed in Chicago IL. Music Track used in video: Rogue Spear Soundtrack Artist: Bill Brown
My bus for the day | False hopes and disappointment.
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Sometimes Bus drivers have bad days for a variety of different reasons. The bus we get assigned to drive sometimes can be the largest factor of how our day will be. Today was one of those days. I generated false hopes for my self then got really disappointed. Checkout my other channel Motorcoach World ua-cam.com/users/motorcoachworld Don't forget to check out UMA's Website uma.org Also check ou...
Secret tunnel under Chicago just for buses called the BUS WAY.
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Secret tunnel under Chicago just for buses called the BUS WAY.
We barely made it through the Arizona desert |Battery Electric Double Decker Coach
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We barely made it through the Arizona desert |Battery Electric Double Decker Coach
Crossing the Tejan pass | Bakersfield CA to Palm Springs CA | All electric coach bus.
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Crossing the Tejan pass | Bakersfield CA to Palm Springs CA | All electric coach bus.
Driving across the US in a Double Decker Motor Coach | ALL ELECTRIC
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Driving across the US in a Double Decker Motor Coach | ALL ELECTRIC
One Bus, 2 Decks, Cross Country. All Electric.
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One Bus, 2 Decks, Cross Country. All Electric.
Mercedes Tourrider, The Last Mile, | My Final Thoughts
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Mercedes Tourrider, The Last Mile, | My Final Thoughts
Driving a Mercedes Tourrider bus 1000 miles back home.
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Driving a Mercedes Tourrider bus 1000 miles back home.
Picking up two Brand new Mercedes Tourrider buses!
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Picking up two Brand new Mercedes Tourrider buses!
Climbing the sand Dunes at Silver Lake MI | Jeeps and Tacoma
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Climbing the sand Dunes at Silver Lake MI | Jeeps and Tacoma
It's not all fun and games. | Line run Express to Chicago
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It's not all fun and games. | Line run Express to Chicago
Bus trip to Chicago Museum of Science and industry | The best food court in China Town Chicago
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Bus trip to Chicago Museum of Science and industry | The best food court in China Town Chicago
Driving a bus on a rainy day | To Springfield IL for a School field trip.
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Driving a bus on a rainy day | To Springfield IL for a School field trip.
April Fools Prank on passengers waiting for their bus!
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April Fools Prank on passengers waiting for their bus!
UMA Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach California 2022
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UMA Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach California 2022
Trying to get to Long Beach CA,| Stuck in Dallas for 10 hours| Best Taco's Ever!
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Trying to get to Long Beach CA,| Stuck in Dallas for 10 hours| Best Taco's Ever!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Hillbillyfunnycpl
    @Hillbillyfunnycpl 7 годин тому

    i think that McDonald's trains it's employees to not make any eye contact with anyone at the front register. Shameful.

  • @espencarlsen
    @espencarlsen 13 годин тому

    Branson MO, the place were rude drivers from Greyhound tells everyone to get off take a break . then drives away and goes to sleep for 4 hours. Leaving passenger without even knowing whats going on. From travelling you tuber Noel Philips out of Houston. "Worst bus journey with greyhound".

  • @espencarlsen
    @espencarlsen 13 годин тому

    HOW MUCH DOES A YOU TUBER ACTUALLY MAKE ? how does it work ? i`VE GOT THIS IDEA OF A TRUE CRIME & PRISON RELATED CHANNEL OR MAYBE SOMETHING GUITAR AND /OR KEYBOARD THING BUT IT SEEMS THERE ARE SO MANY OUT THERE ALREADY. BUT NOT THE FIRST THING I MENTIONED. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NORWAY.

  • @espencarlsen
    @espencarlsen 13 годин тому

    In my dreams ! Winning the lottery is of course next to hopeless, but every week someone get to take a a load off so one just never knows. But I could apply for a job with the local bus company. Here I am, poor as h......, trying to find a job but things like getting a job is just gone from the dictionary nowadays. but driving a bus ? why not. HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NORWAY.

  • @Fatlosstime
    @Fatlosstime День тому

    Great job, great channel. Great content. Keep it up. Good luck ceo 🎉. Your meant for this business.

  • @jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633

    James What's Up Buddy Happy Holidays!

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 19 годин тому

      @@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633 happy holidays!

  • @football11248
    @football11248 2 дні тому

    Any future plans for Peoria Charter in 2025??

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 10 годин тому

      Yes Lots of cool things coming up

  • @pablo200996
    @pablo200996 3 дні тому

    wow awesome🤩😍🤩😍🥰😍😍🥰😍😍🥰😍😍🥰😍😍🥰😍😍😍🥰👋👋👋👌👌👌✌✌🤟🤘🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌

  • @OG_ArthurSlugworth
    @OG_ArthurSlugworth 3 дні тому

    Drive around Chicago long enough someone will take their pants off on your buss.

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 3 дні тому

      @OG_ArthurSlugworth lol 🤣

  • @OG_ArthurSlugworth
    @OG_ArthurSlugworth 3 дні тому

    2 years later and that construction is still there heading away from Ohare...

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 3 дні тому

      @OG_ArthurSlugworth it's Illinois lol 🤣

  • @jamesking890
    @jamesking890 5 днів тому

    I found you tonight from my suggested videos, I saw a video from Schaumburg to Champaign. then I recognized a car at the start of your trip in Schaumburg, an apocalyptic Rav4 who's our customer at the Toyota Dealership I've worked IT at for 20 years. at 15:58 your IT cable management is absolutely trash down the walls. lol. i want out of the car biz, and i think the bus biz might be a the move. if you are hiring a Networking nerd.

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 10 годин тому

      @@jamesking890 appreciate the comment. Sorry we are not hiring for a network position. We are hiring for drivers though.

  • @stevenmckennon6493
    @stevenmckennon6493 7 днів тому

    I’ve been wondering about non-drive time pay. Do drivers get paid for all on duty hours or just drive time?

    • @stevenmckennon6493
      @stevenmckennon6493 7 днів тому

      And Love the channel!!!

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 10 годин тому

      Yes. Drives get paid from the time they leave the garage to the time they get back and done with all paperwork.

  • @duckbow
    @duckbow 8 днів тому

    Make it so, Captain!

  • @johnnyharding
    @johnnyharding 8 днів тому

    It’s amazing that they’re so many people there. It does at times make the experience not enjoyable.

  • @willkent4759
    @willkent4759 8 днів тому

    I was a passenger on this bus 38 years ago. Some things never change. Go Illini! ILL…

  • @ILoveDakaya
    @ILoveDakaya 8 днів тому

    Oh my goodness, I love this! Where do I apply to be a loader? 😭❤️

  • @Infincept
    @Infincept 9 днів тому

    Please let us all know the day you get your new chair. We can celebrate with you.

  • @Skullitor
    @Skullitor 9 днів тому

    James, How big is the lav? Larger than a H3-45 ?

  • @OG_ArthurSlugworth
    @OG_ArthurSlugworth 10 днів тому

    I know I’m late to this video but imagine making an electric bus ($$$$$$$$$$$$) and not putting multiple charge ports all over it 😆 engineering fail at its finest

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 10 днів тому

    Great video

  • @bryancooper2699
    @bryancooper2699 10 днів тому

    Great video. Job well done . I wish them many years together.

  • @kdisabelle
    @kdisabelle 12 днів тому

    Excellent and inspiring video. I used to ride the Peoria Charter in the late 1980's when I was attending Illinois State University in Bloomington/Normal Illinois. It would take me to Oakbrook Mall where my parents would pick me up or drop me off.

  • @RichJarvis
    @RichJarvis 12 днів тому

    at almost 40 there is not a doubt in my mind that by the time I get to my (God willing) natural death, electric vehicles will be the norm. However, the infrastructure is just not there yet.

  • @jamo_montana1628
    @jamo_montana1628 12 днів тому

    Man lately I been binge watching your channel and I don’t even drive a bus. You’re editing and choice of music is on another level. I stay around Chinatown area always down to eat just lmk! Yes I guess I’m a fan now haha

  • @johnkinai9610
    @johnkinai9610 13 днів тому

    Best video so far

  • @ShawnMichaelMiner1992
    @ShawnMichaelMiner1992 14 днів тому

    It is so nice to see Swarthout Coaches from Ithaca NY in the video James 😊

  • @JerryBrumfield
    @JerryBrumfield 14 днів тому

    The clearance should be posted near the marker lights in front of the coach.

  • @milkman81
    @milkman81 14 днів тому

    Perfect pre-trip inspection, safety first!

  • @JerryBrumfield
    @JerryBrumfield 14 днів тому

    Dont worry your bus clearance is 11"6.

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 14 днів тому

      @@JerryBrumfield I thought MCI j models are 11"10

  • @JerryBrumfield
    @JerryBrumfield 14 днів тому

    Hey James I see that you are driving my favorite coach the MCI J4500. Excellent choice.

  • @JerryBrumfield
    @JerryBrumfield 14 днів тому

    Hey James I been enjoying your videos especially the one when you left Lakeland, Florida back to Illinois on the Mercedes Tourrider for the 1,000 miles trip. I've been driving motor coaches for nearly 20 years but my favorite bus is the MCI J4500. Maybe one day I would like to come to Champaign/Urbana, Illinois one day. Thanks for showing your videos to all CLD holders.

  • @markgould2951
    @markgould2951 14 днів тому

    Been seeing Peoria Charter for years .

  • @jdiaz-nr6du
    @jdiaz-nr6du 15 днів тому

    I know it's an old video but is that a Nextel?

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 15 днів тому

      @@jdiaz-nr6du no it's not a Nextel. It is a T-Mobile push to talk. It sounds like a Nextell.

  • @johnnyharding
    @johnnyharding 15 днів тому

    James. Much respect for you. As an owner it would be easy for you to delegate the driving to others but you show people that you will are willing to do any job needed. True role model for your team!!

  • @donjohnson3701
    @donjohnson3701 15 днів тому

    Been by the food court building many times on the way to the many restaurants in China Town, but thought it was closed (didn’t know I had to go to the basement!) Most of the old great China Town restaurants have closed over the years, but there are many new ones to explore.

  • @donjohnson3701
    @donjohnson3701 15 днів тому

    The rest of the story! You saved me many trips to Champaign to return my kid to school!

  • @JimJohnson17
    @JimJohnson17 15 днів тому

    who sings the song im too tired? got hooked on your videos thanks

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 15 днів тому

      @@JimJohnson17 thanks Jim! The artist is Zorrow. The song is on epidemic sounds.

    • @JimJohnson17
      @JimJohnson17 14 днів тому

      @@JWangvlogs could you send a link to it couldnt fined it. all the best keep making videos when you can. thanks.

  • @raymondcaruso507
    @raymondcaruso507 15 днів тому

    I'm sorry but wearing a ball cap with a shirt and tie is not a good look and unprofessional. Go back to the hats pilots wear. Much more professional and better look.

    • @JWangvlogs
      @JWangvlogs 15 днів тому

      @@raymondcaruso507 Thank you for your opinion. To each their own I guess.

  • @wrigley611
    @wrigley611 16 днів тому

    Back in the day (1979-83), I frequently took the Champaign-Chicago weekend bus. We rode Greyhound busses that picked us up and dropped us off on Wright Street in Champaign. Most of the busses went to the suburbs. I rode one that dropped me off and picked me up at the Jefferson Park terminal of the CTA. A round trip ticket cost $22. The video brought back fond memories!

  • @georgewilson1184
    @georgewilson1184 16 днів тому

    I’ve got my passengers or my seates or my luggage

  • @ArtCardenas
    @ArtCardenas 17 днів тому

    is there a school for charter bus drivers?

  • @bmacavanza193
    @bmacavanza193 18 днів тому

    been to Downers Grove and Palos Park

  • @jamo_montana1628
    @jamo_montana1628 18 днів тому

    Rona said it was good enough pay get her $100 nails done. May I ask what avg rate drivers make?

  • @nbrowser
    @nbrowser 19 днів тому

    Nice to see as an owner you taking an incredibly active role in the company, not only driving but treating your team with respect...speaks volumes about the future of Peoria Charter. You want to provide quality service and that starts at the top...you make your team feel respected and an integral part of the company and the quality goes was up, nice to see this level of involvement.

  • @Xxdarksoulsx
    @Xxdarksoulsx 20 днів тому

    Hahahahahaha 😂 This guy are very funny what’s his talking about new bus.. But it’s not new bus 🤣🤣😂😂

  • @masonloh1411
    @masonloh1411 20 днів тому

    Professional teamwork! Greyhound should learn from you guys Lol. they look horrible in respect to service * customer services, from what I've seen on you tube. but then again, many drivers in NYCT turns their head LEFT when an old lady asks questions for directions Lol. retired nyct b/o😜

  • @Ferrari360Spyder
    @Ferrari360Spyder 20 днів тому

    Are you still making runs to Woodfield? Let me know ill treat you to coffee or lunch or breakfast lol. Cool videos, much respect to what you do.

  • @tallen6641
    @tallen6641 22 дні тому

    Is my daughter rides the same bus to Champaign that I rode to Bradley in the 80’s. She likes it better than I did, but that’s saying something. Godspeed. You are carrying some very valuable cargo.

  • @GONZOFAM7
    @GONZOFAM7 22 дні тому

    You can have the American dream. Congratulations Sam.