Lock Down - Day in the Life of a Bus Driver 🚌🚦🚏

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • FOLLOW ME FOR A FULL DAY AS I EMBARK AROUND HUDDERSFIELD, DURING THE FIRST DAY OF LOCKDOWN.
    What will I encounter?
    Who will I see?
    Follow me around or stalk me? (either one) for a day of adventure as we start off at home and end up finished at work. Come with me through the day and see what I see and what I do.
    I loved filming and editing this as usual and I hope that you're enjoying the content that I'm now currently posting. I have seen an increase in views so hopefully you're all enjoying watching. If there is any other videos you want to see then please let me know and I'll do my best to add them to my list of videos to film.
    As always don't forget to follow my Instagram @The Flat Cap Bus Driver
    Give me a like on facebook too at theflatcapbusdriver/
    Drop me a message and I'll reply if I can (I do work a few hours so you'll have to understand if don't reply straight away!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 132

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton 4 роки тому +35

    Great to see you using the cash box, theres loads left in our garage on lockers not used for 6 years...😂

  • @chrishoughton510
    @chrishoughton510 4 роки тому +6

    We have a bloke in preston, the other drivers call him 'day rider' he religiously buys a day ticket every day & just hops from bus to bus, he will never stay in unless all buses are stopped!👍

    • @linkzelda5833
      @linkzelda5833 4 роки тому

      I've stopped doing it now. #staysafe #stayhome

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +1

      It's mad aint it. I can see why some older people do go out as its their routine but I wish they would just stay at home so that I can see them everyday once this has all blown over! Bless them xo

  • @WooBino.
    @WooBino. 4 роки тому +2

    I'm retired MTA NYC driver and you running late for work made me laugh.
    I was also what we would call a "minute man".

  • @forevercomputing
    @forevercomputing 4 роки тому +1

    An empty bus is a fast bus.

  • @BusDriverLife
    @BusDriverLife 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing to see how bus drivers outside of America are dealing with this lockdown situation! Stay safe bro!

  • @kimmadsen9811
    @kimmadsen9811 4 роки тому

    always good to know that I am not the only one driving alone. they stopped with paying of cash and our passengers goes in by the rear door and the seats nearest to the bus driver are sealed off.
    passenger numbers have gone down in average its about 8-10 passengeres a shift for me.
    I usally run between vejle and billund airport in denmark but that route is completly dead with no flights and legoland billund closed.
    but yeah bus run every half hour......and I get paid.

  • @owenbuddery3441
    @owenbuddery3441 3 роки тому

    Hey Shaun I’m driving buses in this lockdown on Omsi 2

  • @LucyMichela
    @LucyMichela 4 роки тому +1

    Had to say this; love how the old London Fleet number is left on 835! Would like to hope that stays there for good lol. It's a real shame people didn't take the lockdown seriously at first. Here in Macclesfield it's been dead since day 2 of lockdown (the Wednesday) so I reckon they just needed a day to realise the seriousness

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +1

      I can say now that more and more people have listened to the government guidelines and are now taking this seriously. its only the few who are ruining it for the many! Hope you're well and staying safe

  • @juliereed3912
    @juliereed3912 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, Newcastle toon centre eerily quiet .

  • @JK-ow3mi
    @JK-ow3mi 3 роки тому

    Hi ask u 1 question please I have passed bus licence with private company and go ahead London tok my driver assessment and madical all ok khow my indection day in 2 weeks please can u tell me what is indection means please and what will happen in indection day and after induction complete thanks alot

  • @leehill8437
    @leehill8437 3 роки тому

    more more more i am a new PCV holder can u do an introduction about driving a bus and tips and advice when being instructed and asked questions at the same time etc how to keep yourself under control and not get distracted etc ( note, im under driver training at work )

  • @themaestrosfolly
    @themaestrosfolly 4 роки тому +1

    Another great vid. It’s seriously eerie how quiet the streets seem to be but keep up the good work and be sure to do your best to keep yourself safe as well...

  • @12345678914084
    @12345678914084 4 роки тому +1

    Is it off looking back at this 2 months on and seeing how bad things got.
    You were right about complete lock down as well mate

  • @22013
    @22013 4 роки тому

    At least you don't pick up homeless people. Here in Los Angeles, we pick up anyone/everyone because now the fare is free. And it's all rear door boarding.

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому

      I honestly don’t mind anyone riding round with me to keep warm, a few years back we had a gentleman who would ride around on the Freetown bus all day just to keep warm so I used to go get him a coffee from the canteen. It’s the little things in life we all take for granted. Everyone need help at some point and I’m glad I can help people 🚌

  • @paulmadeja8550
    @paulmadeja8550 3 роки тому

    Weird seeing people without masks tbh

  • @jashandeepsingh2294
    @jashandeepsingh2294 2 роки тому

    Bro my also dream to drive bus❤️ in uk but I did not have uk visa

  • @JeffreyOrnstein
    @JeffreyOrnstein 4 роки тому

    Very nice video. In New York, they chained off the front of the buses, and you must enter through the back door. Fare is currently free on local routes.

  • @busdrivernick
    @busdrivernick 4 роки тому

    Flat Cap Bus Driver, Another great video 👍🏻🚌, love your work .

  • @CaravanChitChat
    @CaravanChitChat 4 роки тому

    Great look at your day Shaun. Always watch your videos but haven’t commented until now. The new cab cam angle is great too 👍🏻

  • @andyrichardsvideovlogs8835
    @andyrichardsvideovlogs8835 4 роки тому

    To me, a Lowlander is a 1964 Albion LR1 probably the noisiest cab on the planet. Serious question, what's it like driving in rubber gloves? I hate the damn things as they make my hands sweat.

  • @simonmain5173
    @simonmain5173 4 роки тому

    2 sides to the lockdown, firstly, no traffic, roadworks cancelled and its very very quiet...... Secondly, I'm finding I have to leave terminus late, otherwise I'm waiting for ages at each timing point. Fingers crossed, bus companies will survive the massive loss of revenue when this awful situation is over.

  • @andrewwardman2550
    @andrewwardman2550 4 роки тому

    I have same problem with the top deck.
    1602, new to Dewsbury for 202/203 in 2006, then moved to Heckmondwike.

  • @exploringbusesandtrainsint2433
    @exploringbusesandtrainsint2433 4 роки тому

    Great video TFCBD (the flat cap bus driver)

  • @anthonyskelton9728
    @anthonyskelton9728 4 роки тому

    Cool video. Eerie seeing towns empty of people. 👌PS - What's the catchy upbeat music at the start and throughout your video?

  • @markstramtrainbuscapades1729
    @markstramtrainbuscapades1729 4 роки тому

    I'm a Birmingham Bus Driver (for NXWM) and it's really quiet here too! Very strange times! Stay safe!

  • @sarahsrandomvideos6965
    @sarahsrandomvideos6965 4 роки тому

    Epic video as always Shaun. Hope you keeping safe & well 👍🏻😀

  • @konradkasek5665
    @konradkasek5665 4 роки тому

    Great video once again! Would love to see more of they vlog type video. Quick question, “That Yorkshire Bus Driver”, what’s going on? Will you two ever consider doing the “Two Shaun’s” again? Ask will you be attending showbus 2020, if it still goes ahead? Cannot wait for next week! 😃

  • @lewiss626
    @lewiss626 4 роки тому

    Is that ex Arriva that decker

  • @liamkennedy8864
    @liamkennedy8864 4 роки тому

    Didn't notice this vid went up before today, but better late than never! Great vid as usual mate, even more so that your doing this while risking your health. Wish all Arriva drivers were as outgoing and chirpy as you haha. Thanks for your dedication to the public transport sector and to UA-cam. Stay safe, hopefully it'll be over soon!
    P.S Those Ticketer machines are new aren't they? I notice they're not across the full fleet yet :)

  • @chrishines6048
    @chrishines6048 4 роки тому

    Speaking of clean buses. The buses buses where I live are ALWAYS full of rubbish honestly it's very rare to see a clean and tidy bus in my area I even found someone's bank card on the bus once but being a nice citizen I picked it up kept hold of it until I got to my destination and gave it to the driver so the company could keep it safe

  • @cygnelle1232
    @cygnelle1232 4 роки тому

    I miss good old England. You guys were an absolute essential to me back when I lived there, being visually impaired. Trains too. Vicarious thanks & admiration from South Africa.

  • @williamrhodes7249
    @williamrhodes7249 4 роки тому

    Hi Shaun, hope you are well. Another great video!
    Would you be able to do a video on destination displays at some point? (Explaining how to use them & how to enter different routes/destinations) Stay safe!

  • @paulharbinson1511
    @paulharbinson1511 4 роки тому

    Well done mate I drove buses for a number of years and always felt we were over looked in comparison to train drivers. I sat my test in a crash gear box Leyland leopard no power steering, central smt had loads of them most were manual . Stay safe big man🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

  • @darknomad911
    @darknomad911 4 роки тому

    this video is fake! he had a parking spot at work!!!! as a bus driver especially running late a parking spot does not exist!

  • @tonypark9845
    @tonypark9845 4 роки тому

    Is double decker anton ok pal. People messaging on u tube him with no reply. People are worried. Cheers. Keep up the good work.

  • @kallumedwards9217
    @kallumedwards9217 4 роки тому +1

    Great video mate. Really interesting to see it in a bus driver's perspective! The public never what bus drivers do for the public and I feel like bus drivers don't get the recognition they deserve! Keep up the good work pal! 1602 is an interesting bus, came from Arriva I believe as well! I don't really like the lowlanders to be honest, I much prefer enviros and Olympus. Just came across to your channel today and subscribed!

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому

      Hi mate, hope you're staying safe through all of this. Honestly 1602 is a lovely bus, look great in orange too (meant to be I think)
      I'd take an enviro any day over any bus, Im a big fan of ADL.
      A lot of the time is a 'forgotten Job' but I'm glad that people are seeing the hard work the transport industry put in to keep the country moving. Thank you for the sub! hope to see you comment on more stuff in the future :) Stay safe and take care : )

    • @bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24
      @bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 4 роки тому

      I'll tell you a "forgotten Job" that's unappreciated probably the most unappreciated job you can get today. Engineering, there wouldn't be any buses, trains, planes, cars electricity phones etc without engineers. Engineering is a difficult field, lots of mathematics lots of science plus a lot of responsibility when designing safety critical systems. Practically all technology is designed by engineers yet the profession is held in such low regard any unskilled Tom Dick or Harry can call themselves an engineer, a toilet cleaner at mcdonalds can call themselves an engineer "sanitation engineer" what a joke.

    • @liamkennedy8864
      @liamkennedy8864 4 роки тому

      @@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 That's the 21st Century for you! People use fancy words in their job title to make their job sound more important. Only the best of engineers get the higher wages though, and you seem like of of them :)

  • @shane121
    @shane121 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video stay safe yourself your doing a great job. Don't mind a bit of a mixed up video. Looking forward to the next one😀

  • @tourmaline07
    @tourmaline07 4 роки тому

    If you could it'd be good to see you put together a video on the enhanced cleaning procedures - I saw you had one before when you cleaned one of the buses out before pandemic - am curious to know what company are doing to keep stuff clean.

  • @pro_gamer_21
    @pro_gamer_21 4 роки тому

    great to see you still playing an important part in all of this, thank you. I am in the middle of making a bus for my game which based around yorkshire tiger (aka apsley tiger) which is the Dennis dart, and the E200 MMC, which includes the E400 MMC. At the moment I am the recovery driver for the 9 goes to whitburn and back to bus station as the Lowlander has broken down, the lowlander cut off halfway through and couldnt switch back on (could be the starter motor or the battery is flat)

  • @mike12345496
    @mike12345496 4 роки тому

    Enjoy watching your vids keep the good work you are doing doing a great job keeping the buses rumning and same to stay safe m8

  • @TheKentBusboy
    @TheKentBusboy 7 місяців тому

    On March 23rd it was my birthday lol

    • @cs23bus
      @cs23bus 7 місяців тому

      Me too

  • @StagecoachMANALX300
    @StagecoachMANALX300 4 роки тому

    Are you finding an eerie atmosphere about your travels?

  • @santaclaus7238
    @santaclaus7238 4 роки тому

    Hi Shaun, can u get That Yorkshire Bus Driver to do a vid, your vids are great but tuther Shaun has gone quiet

  • @gordonstirling6045
    @gordonstirling6045 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your video mate ..stay safe .all power to our bus drivers

  • @mrbrit6746
    @mrbrit6746 4 роки тому

    I wish it was this quiet in Birmingham 😂 People EVERYWHERE!!!

  • @jess.bus.photosx6388
    @jess.bus.photosx6388 3 роки тому

    Love how we hear some of your brilliant customer service, and I saw one of my Ross lads wonder who it was on it 😬😂

  • @Daring4911
    @Daring4911 4 роки тому

    Lowlanders are always machines 😍😍 proper beasts

  • @samtaylor8021
    @samtaylor8021 4 роки тому

    I didn’t know Yorkshire tiger was Arriva until I saw the seats on that decker 😀

  • @thomasneale619
    @thomasneale619 4 роки тому

    That made me laugh always a bellend driving a Ford foucs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TheTransportHub17
    @TheTransportHub17 4 роки тому

    Great video Shaun and stay safe. Always enjoy these day in a life videos. I see you have an ex Go Ahead London VWL.

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the comment mate, glad you're enjoying the videos! Yes 835, lovely bus. One of our older buses but what a machine!

  • @FCUtdWill
    @FCUtdWill 4 роки тому

    Great video as always Shaun, I know what you mean about those roadworks at the start of the video! Keep up the great work and stay safe mate!

  • @Tahsin-w5y
    @Tahsin-w5y 4 роки тому

    Great full that your still doing these videos during this pandemic

  • @princeplays1993
    @princeplays1993 4 роки тому

    I like these vids that show your days work

  • @RJH1971
    @RJH1971 4 роки тому

    Great watch, thanks for sharing, glad you got a decent cuppa at least!

  • @calvmatthews9064
    @calvmatthews9064 4 роки тому +1

    I know the defect card well as I am friends with Richard irl.

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому

      hahah brilliant!

    • @forevercomputing
      @forevercomputing 4 роки тому

      I always spot something others do not. Misaligned headlight, semi0functioning door button, a gap through the steering column to the road, veering to the left when on a flat straight road.
      I do wonder if they are surprised I could spot those things.
      Tried an emergency escape window to ensure it opens. Closed it once before, next time - very difficult. Engineering used the "heavy persuasion" method. I just didn't want to be responsible for breaking it.

  • @bernadetamotyka441
    @bernadetamotyka441 4 роки тому

    I love theses vids it’s lovely!!!!!! Keep it up man!

  • @JohnStokes-c1o
    @JohnStokes-c1o 4 роки тому

    Derby has shut its bus station in the interest of social distancing.

  • @eirishemd
    @eirishemd 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your service. Doing a great job keeping the country running

  • @friskyguy00
    @friskyguy00 3 роки тому

    Good videos m8, I've always been a fan of Busses, Trucks and Trains. Keep it up

  • @tkx86
    @tkx86 4 роки тому

    Your intro makes me cringe.. Way too loud.

  • @mikeyboy200606
    @mikeyboy200606 4 роки тому

    😂😂😂 Part of my route is to go to Manchester airport on NatEx and it's like a ghost town not 1 person in sight go to Manchester you see loads of people.

    • @forevercomputing
      @forevercomputing 4 роки тому

      Both ends of my route last night - no-one there and I just have a huge layover of 25 minutes either end. I deliberately set off late, but forgot I still need to pop into two supermarkets as they're not listed but a message comes through saying to do so and I think ONE person go off. It messed up my GPS unit and assumed I was on an earlier route and announced, "The next stop is, the one we came from" So I stopped and sorted it out. Ended up being 10 minutes late WITH layover remaining. Even speeding up and my due time just carried on climbing. Am I supposed to be speeding here?

  • @Jonny_____
    @Jonny_____ 4 роки тому

    Cracking video as usual mate

  • @britishpride8026
    @britishpride8026 4 роки тому

    Flat cap is the lad of lads

  • @theljshow5365
    @theljshow5365 4 роки тому

    Great video

  • @keithknight9614
    @keithknight9614 4 роки тому

    Enjoyed that and the earlier drive video. Great content stay safe and make them use cards so you don't handle to much cash.

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the comment Keith, hope you're staying safe! hand sanitiser is being applied after every cash contact, just to keep myself safe :(

  • @calvmatthews9064
    @calvmatthews9064 4 роки тому

    It's Calvin. :)

  • @calvmatthews9064
    @calvmatthews9064 4 роки тому

    Aswell*

  • @calvmatthews9064
    @calvmatthews9064 4 роки тому

    Notice Richard at the end. How yah doing? During Covid?

  • @busenthusiastwellington3660
    @busenthusiastwellington3660 4 роки тому

    Do you drive at the same depot as you used to?

  • @jackpicton9631
    @jackpicton9631 4 роки тому

    Aye up, you can stay on Wakey route 🤪🤪

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому

      Love that route, not as much as the Holmfirths to Wakey they are the best

  • @alexsalisbury9704
    @alexsalisbury9704 4 роки тому

    More Bus Routes videos please Shaun

  • @drewpinnock7286
    @drewpinnock7286 4 роки тому

    Great video! Havent even watched it, but I know it will be!

  • @FPs_transport_vids
    @FPs_transport_vids 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @thomasshelby8770
    @thomasshelby8770 4 роки тому

    8:35 was that a app

  • @theterriersfan
    @theterriersfan 4 роки тому

    was waiting for this vid for a while, defo my fave vids u do

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you mate :) So you like the day in the life videos?

    • @theterriersfan
      @theterriersfan 4 роки тому

      @@TheFlatCapBusDriver yes! There great, it's really interesting to see what you do at tiger, and there really enjoyable to watch, hope you do another soon!

    • @theterriersfan
      @theterriersfan 4 роки тому

      @@TheFlatCapBusDriver think it's a great thing your doing, it's helping people get to work and eveeything, and your one of the reasons they can do, so massive respect.

    • @theterriersfan
      @theterriersfan 4 роки тому

      @@TheFlatCapBusDriver keep safe too 😃

  • @Christiaan6
    @Christiaan6 4 роки тому

    Love your vids

  • @prime6134
    @prime6134 4 роки тому

    Im fourth

  • @sonicthehedgehog2121
    @sonicthehedgehog2121 4 роки тому

    Absolutely love lowlanders!

    • @jeffreyjohn869
      @jeffreyjohn869 3 роки тому

      In my opinion 2008 Optare Solo's are better

    • @sonicthehedgehog2121
      @sonicthehedgehog2121 3 роки тому

      @@jeffreyjohn869 😳😳😳😳

    • @jeffreyjohn869
      @jeffreyjohn869 3 роки тому

      @@sonicthehedgehog2121 bit biased as i drive them

    • @sonicthehedgehog2121
      @sonicthehedgehog2121 3 роки тому

      @@jeffreyjohn869 They are fast tbf to you but I've always loved lowlanderd

    • @jeffreyjohn869
      @jeffreyjohn869 3 роки тому

      @@sonicthehedgehog2121 fair enough any certain liveries you like on theme

  • @alexevans9379
    @alexevans9379 4 роки тому

    Mad respect for your work Shaun! Wow! Wasn't expecting the bus to be so clean! I wish they were kept that tidy all the time! If you wouldn't leave your car in that state, don't leave a bus in that state! - that's how I see it. Keep safe and keep at it!

  • @AlexAlex-mw6el
    @AlexAlex-mw6el 3 роки тому +1

    Quit using the annoying music.
    Not good when you have earphones in

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  3 роки тому +2

      Don’t listen to it full volume then 😂😂

    • @AlexAlex-mw6el
      @AlexAlex-mw6el 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheFlatCapBusDriver
      I won't listen to it ever again ✌️

  • @psychoangrydriversandpeopl8371
    @psychoangrydriversandpeopl8371 4 роки тому

    Takes money from the bus company to buy a $1 pop right on camera

    • @TheFlatCapBusDriver
      @TheFlatCapBusDriver  4 роки тому +2

      No mate.
      Note: UK bus drivers provide their own float.
      OUR MONEY TO DO WHAT WE WANT WITH, in this case I purchased a drink with me own money. So before you accuse someone of stealing from their company (and also putting it on video) think about what you comment.
      Thanks

    • @psychoangrydriversandpeopl8371
      @psychoangrydriversandpeopl8371 4 роки тому

      @@TheFlatCapBusDriver I didnt know that I'm in Canada and I wasn't accusing you it just looked like that