Really nice it's great it's still going! I had a ride on this. I do miss W429 XKX which is a favourite that will always be remembered after its recent withdrawal.
Trick is to go in the school holidays, before you can look on the Luton CC website and you can see where the clearly defined school term dates are. They’ll usually still be out on the holidays, mostly on the 24
@@SouthernTransportFan I saw a video of it the other day, I think the person said they are trying to get on it when it goes on the 24 again but according to bustimes it doesn't do it every day. ua-cam.com/video/pR2VHi2IKZg/v-deo.htmlsi=GWkaceXBBfvfvAPg
@@SouthernTransportFan I know it’s crazy that it’s lasted so long. Retarder is messed up and the exterior is a bit rotten but it sounds pretty good for its age. It’s tax runs out next month so will probably not get renewed sadly
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Nice catch! Hard to believe that they are still W-Plate buses in service.
Really nice it's great it's still going! I had a ride on this. I do miss W429 XKX which is a favourite that will always be remembered after its recent withdrawal.
Their time is definitely pretty much up now!
Amazing catch, it's great that they've lasted so long!😀
Definitely, not many other examples of these still going especially that belong to a large group
Is there any trick to catch these on the normal "town" routes as they seem to be constantly on those 8xx school runs? Many thanks
Trick is to go in the school holidays, before you can look on the Luton CC website and you can see where the clearly defined school term dates are. They’ll usually still be out on the holidays, mostly on the 24
Very useful information - thanks so much
These buses will still be out on school holidays
2024 update: it's still going for a few more weeks at least!
Genuinely incredible this is still going with a major operator on a regular route too - often does 24 alongside it's schools!
@@SouthernTransportFan I saw a video of it the other day, I think the person said they are trying to get on it when it goes on the 24 again but according to bustimes it doesn't do it every day. ua-cam.com/video/pR2VHi2IKZg/v-deo.htmlsi=GWkaceXBBfvfvAPg
@@SouthernTransportFan I know it’s crazy that it’s lasted so long. Retarder is messed up and the exterior is a bit rotten but it sounds pretty good for its age. It’s tax runs out next month so will probably not get renewed sadly
@@SouthernTransportFan Withdrawn on 9/5/24 sadly :(