Largest bus in the world? How big can they get???

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Motorcoach World

Motorcoach World

Күн бұрын

Buses are awesome because they are so big! But how big can they get? In this video, I go through details of double deckers, triple deckers, Articulated buses and triple articulated buses as well as what the largest bus in the world is!
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@cjeam9199
@cjeam9199 3 жыл бұрын
I was like “there are triple decker buses?! That seems crazy!” And now I’m kinda disappointed that there aren’t any more!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
LOL Sorry about that! I hope you liked the content!
@Catonaut.
@Catonaut. 3 жыл бұрын
you can still watch the Harry Potter movie for that
@louisbarningham
@louisbarningham 3 жыл бұрын
they would tip over
@johnb6723
@johnb6723 2 жыл бұрын
The bus used in Harry Potter is a real triple decker bus. Yes, they do exist, they are just very rare.
@michaelbujaki2462
@michaelbujaki2462 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnb6723 But like the guy said, they are never used for mass transport.
@starrwulfe
@starrwulfe 3 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I’m a train/bus/transit nut from the US living in Japan currently. Most of the focus internationally is always on the “bullet train” Shinkansen high speed rail network here, but we actually have a nationwide fixed route intercity bus system that usually costs half of what a bullet train ticket costs. Heavier trafficked routes also use double decker buses, but they must stick to regular highway routes. Bendy buses aren’t much of a thing here with the narrow streets (city coaches are about 12m/30’ max) but we do have a few trunk routes in major cities with them operating.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason! Thanks for commenting. That is some great info you wrote down here I really appreciate it. I love reading about insights and perspectives from other countries on this industry.
@stanislavkostarnov2157
@stanislavkostarnov2157 2 жыл бұрын
the Yokohama-Fukuoka sleeper Highway-bus is effectively a 4 decker with two levels of capsules on each of two levels... that is probably the biggest I saw in these 12 years in Japan... in India, multilevel Tata buses can also get massive... as for articulate buses, there is a Neighborhood articulated bus in Adakuji-Kameyama (Tochigi city)... its but 8m long in total, but the streets around the temple are so narrow that was the only way they could get it to fit.
@DanTheCaptain
@DanTheCaptain 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who loves all types of transportation, I once again thank the algorithm Gods for this recommendation. You've gained a subscriber!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you Daniel! Appreciate your kind words and your sub! Stay tuned! More to come!
@paulsuprono7225
@paulsuprono7225 3 жыл бұрын
I'm lovin it - 'algorithm Gods ! 🤗
@waveybeats
@waveybeats 3 жыл бұрын
Why are the algorithm gods being so friendly lately? I’ve been recommended some entertaining shit recently, like old KZfaq.
@mrmosk2011
@mrmosk2011 3 жыл бұрын
I like this video and don't know what the algorithm picked on to take me here. I am not even that into transportation.
@Halloweye
@Halloweye Жыл бұрын
Same here
@thesios
@thesios 3 жыл бұрын
I've been on one of those Prevost H560 articulated coaches. It was a chorus tour from St. Louis east to Boston then south to Hickory, NC. When we left St. Louis, there was sleet, which turned to heavier snow the further east we went; our driver maneuvered that beast in some pretty deep snow-covered roads at our first destination. He was able to swing that thing around downtown Boston with professional ease, too! Sadly, the engine didn't end up doing too well following the drive over the Appalachians back north from North Carolina into Ohio; the charter company had to send rescue (a shorter coach with a trailer for our luggage) which met us in Terre Haute, IN. Our director had always wanted to charter that bus. That year, we finally had a tour chorus big enough to warrant it. I often wonder what the charter company did with it following our tour.
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
I'll say this: I would *happily* be one of the testers to see if one of those could transit UK roads safely. Especially if the power steering is off... 💪🚌🇬🇧❤‍🔥
@joshuafowler9147
@joshuafowler9147 3 жыл бұрын
In Strathcona County, Alberta, they have 24 double decker transit buses in service today, going to and through parts of downtown Edmonton. Just one of those rare occurrences of double decker buses in North America I thought you might like.
@GaryCameron780
@GaryCameron780 Жыл бұрын
Somewhere I learned Strathcona County chose double decker buses over the articulated ones used by St. Albert because easier to maneuver through residential neighborhoods. Even then routes had to be carefully planned and trees removed from certain areas. Articulated buses are also more of a nuisance in the winter.
@wutzerface77
@wutzerface77 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest man, I had little to no interest in buses/transportation in general, until I clicked one of your videos. You're a great communicator of information, the editing is hilarious and so are you. Keep it up, i'm subscribed!!!
@connory6741
@connory6741 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad u mentioned the Neoplan Jumbo Cruiser. I love that double decker coach.
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
I remember the Neoplan StarLiner _before_ a certain British political campaign tarred it with the worst imagery imaginable... 💔
@Nuhaantje
@Nuhaantje 3 жыл бұрын
9:05, this wouldn't create issues because the luggage coff is designed to be hung on metal bars with 2 hinges so that an empty coffin could swing open like a door, allowing easy access to the engine compartment. I say this as a experienced coach driver having done many miles on a vanHool.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fam. Nuhaan. That's interesting. I guess I got that one wrong. Thanks for the correction.
@juliansmith4295
@juliansmith4295 3 жыл бұрын
Victoria, British Columbia has had double decker city buses for more than 20 years.
@josephleite1641
@josephleite1641 2 жыл бұрын
I remember those. I live in Victoria, BC between 1995 and 2003. I use to ride those buses to college and work.
@johncford3957
@johncford3957 3 жыл бұрын
In Canada the OC Transpo of Ottawa operates several double decker busses as well the GO Transit system of Ontario operates double decker busses , as well as double deck trains.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John Cford. Yes many people have commented on that fact. I guess I missed that bit of info. Thank you for commenting!
@andrew20146
@andrew20146 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld The current model that GO Transit is buying is 13' tall, custom built for this transit agency to fit in most bus depots, etc. Of course, not as much need for luggage on a commuter transit regional bus.
@JDnBeastlet
@JDnBeastlet 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. According to Wikipedia, Ottawa has about 150 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 buses. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OC_Transpo#Bus_fleet
@joshuauriarte452
@joshuauriarte452 3 жыл бұрын
There was something you missed here. There is a transit service here in the US that does use double deckers. Las Vegas RTCSNV uses them on a few routes. The BHX (Boulder Highway Express) and Duce (Strip route)(Not Express). These are also made by Alexander Denis which has a contract to supply them with new buses in the future. These buses are 3 axel 2 stair buses. With the BHX being 3 axel 1 stair buses. These buses have been running with he city since 2006 I believe They are the only public transit in the country that run these buses. Also nice to see Albuquerque's old buses on this. FYI They no longer have these ugly buses. They replaced them with 2019 New Flyers Xcelsior on the 766 and 777 . Yes I use to live in Las Vegas NV and now currently live in Albuquerque.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Joshua Uriarte. You are completely right. I did missed this. Many people have commented on this! Thank you for this info. Really appreciate it!
@johnslyfield5096
@johnslyfield5096 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing at how much this has picked up lately. Here in the Seattle area, community transit uses them on their commuter routes between Snohomish and king counties (Everett/ Lynnwood to Seattle/ Bellevue). Also translink (Vancouver bc) uses them on commuter routes as well. So it’s not true even at the time of Joshua’s posting that Las Vegas was the only public transit agency In the us to run these vehicles. (Community transit has been running them for about ten years) It will be interesting to see what further changes happen too.
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
I've used _The Deuce_ a few times on previous vacations to the US, and as a British person the significance of getting a double-deck bus on that side of the Atlantic never once occurred to me. The only thing that felt at all different to our ones was the fact that the layout was mirrored, as we drive on the left of course. ⬅🇬🇧🚌😇 What really *grated* me about _The Deuce_ were the *Bloody annoying* announcements that just wouldn't shut-up and made even the short hop from mid-strip to Fremont a total nightmare. Especially hearing _„Stop Requested“_ in the most patronising tone possible several times over. Did nobody consider why other British-built buses tend to rely on a simple bell and a „Bus Stopping“ light? 🔔💡🛑😇 Oh sod-it. For any historical value it might hold (from my hazy 15-year old memories of Feb 2007)... 😇 🔊 _„Hop on, ride The Deuce! Two dollars one-way, five dollars all day!“_ [There might've been a bit after this, but can't remember clearly.]
@codfish1113
@codfish1113 3 жыл бұрын
noone: youtube: *recommends video* me: *sees title* well well well let's find out
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
lol thanks for commenting
@tomherron4334
@tomherron4334 3 жыл бұрын
Las Vegas operates double decker public transit busses called “The Deuce”.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes It seems I missed that one. I did follow up on it on the next video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKikaauexJawiGQ.html. appreciate your comment!
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
As a British person living close to where these were built, I will apologise for all the smoke and the terrible fuel efficiency. Our cooking oil is a little bit different to your diesel... 🙃 I *won't* apologise for the _darned annoying_ announcements they play at *every* stop, though. Pretty sure that Alexander Dennis don't offer those on their vehicles. 😉
@tstrike79
@tstrike79 3 жыл бұрын
Van Hool also makes 25,75-meter long double articulated city buses, the Van Hool AGG300.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi tstrike79! Thank you for this piece of info! Appreciate the comment!
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
I'm going to guess you're from Hamburg? 🚌🚌🚌🇩🇪❤‍🔥😇 I absolutely *loved* those when they were in service, especially the unique sensation from sitting on the nearside (Where I'm from 🇬🇧 the drivers side) and being able to look _perpendicular_ through the front of the bus as it made right-hand turns! 😳 I so wish we'd bought them from der Hochbahn when they took them out of service. Sod UK road „maximums“, these would *smash* capacity problems on my local No. 1 bus route! ❣
@kevinh96
@kevinh96 3 жыл бұрын
Las Vegas operates a fleet of double deckers known as The Deuce, it runs a timetabled regular route down The Strip 24 hours a day.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin H! Thanks for the info. I did not know that. Really appreciate it! I will have to find some pictures.
@chenpingge
@chenpingge 3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I'm a bus driver/driving instructor from New Zealand, I'm also a Chinese, my parents want becoming a doctor too.😂 By the way, the length of 3-axle BCI double decker is 12.5m
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi 皮皮熊猫 . Thank you for commenting. That is Hilarious. That is Chinese parents for you. LOL Thanks for the info on the BCI! I have seen a few of them operating here in the US.
@mirzaahmed6589
@mirzaahmed6589 3 жыл бұрын
Tell us more about Designline buses.
@owenjacobs3682
@owenjacobs3682 3 жыл бұрын
We have double decker busses used for city transit in Strathcona County, Alberta!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Appreciate it!
@SimonQuigley
@SimonQuigley 3 жыл бұрын
There are also double decker city buses in Ottawa, Ontario
@lukerinderknecht2982
@lukerinderknecht2982 3 жыл бұрын
I've always meant to take a ride to Sherwood Park on one of those
@JoinTheChat
@JoinTheChat 3 жыл бұрын
James, your videos are so interesting with the drop in historical pictures!! Thank you for the educational aspect!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Join The Chat. Thank you for your kind words. Stay tuned!
@Khalidazizphoto
@Khalidazizphoto 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why yt algorithm brought me here, but I had to watch it to the end.
@_Jin_Kim_
@_Jin_Kim_ 3 жыл бұрын
same haha
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Khalid Aziz. Im not sure either! LOL. I hope you enjoyed it at least! Thanks for commenting!
@jasmienkomugi9026
@jasmienkomugi9026 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the world of youtube. New here? :D
@imark7777777
@imark7777777 3 жыл бұрын
OK same boat but I'm wondering why there's only three comments on a comment that's been liked 26 times. Although I'm somewhat skeptical that KZfaq algorithm saw trams in technology connections and suggested this.
@Novusod
@Novusod 3 жыл бұрын
This is the actual biggest bus ever built kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdijp69y3KzXnZ8.html
@IamBeingReal
@IamBeingReal Жыл бұрын
this is my best channel on the red - Watching your videos James is even more enjoyable than watching a television show
@Paranormalin416
@Paranormalin416 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Toronto, double decker buses aren’t used by the local transit corporation, the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), but they are used in great numbers for intercity trips, that are owned and operated by the province, called GO transit (aka Government of Ontario), which operates both buses and double decker trains they connect all of suburbia to the downtown core. The TTC did a study on using double decker buses, but because the city has so many overhead wires for the streetcars (also called LRT’S or trams in other city’s) and low bridges, it just was not an option, so they opted for the articulated buses, plus street cars, which not many cities have, as they run along City streets, and are a real pain in the ass if you’re trying to drive down that same street. The street cars are only in the downtown core, running along all major arteries, but good luck trying to get around one if you get stuck behind them! The latest thing for Toronto are electric buses, as we strive to become carbon neutral, we are trying to phase out all diesel operated vehicles, which are mostly older busses, that belch out too much exhaust. The strange thing is, because we already have electrified lines for the street cars, I don’t know why they didn’t use electric buses all this time. 30 years ago, they had An entire fleet of electric buses, but for some reason they scrapped all of them, and turned to diesel. It’s only now that they’re finally going back to electric buses, but these ones don’t rely on overhead wires, but are instead fully independent, and amazingly quiet.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey TJ in Toronto! Appreciate the comment! Love this bit of info!
@geordieal
@geordieal 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to post the same thing! Being a Brit living in Canada, I always found the lack of Double deckers strange - my entire life until moving to Canada I'd travelled on Double Deckers almost daily!. So when Go started operating them ( and made by Dennis back home no less! ) I was happy to see them. Now Dennis has their plant here and the new busses look awesome - especially in the new Go branding.
@jocelynstephens7058
@jocelynstephens7058 3 жыл бұрын
Al Redpath, Canadian living in U.K. I got to travel on one of the GO busses between uSt Catherine's and TO. They are made in Scotland by Alexander Dennis.
@geordieal
@geordieal 3 жыл бұрын
@@jocelynstephens7058 initially they were made back home by Alexander Dennis and exported here, but they’ve now opened a plant in Vaughn to manufacture them
@jocelynstephens7058
@jocelynstephens7058 3 жыл бұрын
Al Redpath, it's complicated... Alexander Denis was purchased by New Flyer Industries (NFI) of Winnipeg Manitoba in May 2019 (they also bought Plaxton). Not sure but I think that the Vaughn plant is to add the GO Transit bits, but like I say not sure. The first ones left the U.K. all painted up and good to go. I did read an interesting article on how they were shipped to Halifax N.S. and driven to Ontario. I was a little surprised that that I could not pay by card as the GO Transit version does not have internet connectivity (It was a couple of years ago). I get the impression that Megabus is on the decline over here, they have dropped there service across Europe about 2 years ago. They used Volvo with double decker Plaxton bodies. Used it to go to Spain quite a few times. (But formally from Calidonia Rd in Toronto).
@Steve14ps
@Steve14ps 3 жыл бұрын
Van Hool is a Belgian based company. Megabus is a subsidiary of Stagecoach based in Perth, Scotland
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
yes you are correct! We have many Van Hools in our fleet!
@mikepaolo3169
@mikepaolo3169 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly stagecoach sold Coach USA to a holding / finance group for $275,000,000 in 2019 .... however they still have Megabus USA & UK on same web site
@Steve14ps
@Steve14ps 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikepaolo3169 Stagecoach sold their Chester (UK) depot recently to a property developer, looks like they are asset stripping
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
Funnily enough? Greyhound are owned by First Group...And they're *also* from Perth, Scotland! 😳 We English might've tried - And failed - To dominate the U.S. by colonial means...But the Scots have done a pretty good job of monopolising modern U.S. ground transportation! 😋
@edprior2821
@edprior2821 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Victoria, BC we have had double-deck buses in transit service for over 20 years - in fact, the first generation is scheduled for retirement over the next few years. When they first started service, BC Transit (the operating company) paid for a railway bridge on a busy route to be raised to accommodate them. The reason they decided on double deckers, rather than articulated buses, was the small and relatively congested bus zones in the downtown area.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ed. Thanks for the info. Yes I made a mistake when making that comment. I corrected myself on the next video. It seems there are plenty of double decker transit buses operating in North America. Thanks for commenting.
@pqrstzxerty1296
@pqrstzxerty1296 3 жыл бұрын
Thats why I see alot of coaches now having luggage trailers
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Yes some companies use trailers!
@mrbaysinger
@mrbaysinger 3 жыл бұрын
Great video again, James! I’m really loving this channel! The history and detail you provide make these videos lots of fun, keep it up!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff Baysinger! Comments like these make my day man! Really appreciate it 🙂.
@joeottsoulbikes415
@joeottsoulbikes415 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Seattle the double decker buses are now very common for our suburban commuter routes. Seattle/Tacoma, Sea/Everett, Sea/Lakewood, Sea/Bellevue and a few others runs every half hour during commute time. In order to do that Sound Community Transit had to buy a whole lot of them. When we have a baseball and soccer match at the same time on a commuter weekday the get packed. It can get so packed that every seat top and bottom are full and people are standing in the walkway front to back top and bottom. In town our highest traffic routes use articulated buses. We have both diesel electric hybrid and fully electric versions. There are a hand full of routes with overhead power wires for these electric buses. I have seen two issues with the articulated buses breaking in half at the bend. We have some very, very steep streets in Seattle. We do not get snow and ice often but when we do the rear drive axle can sometimes slip and push the rear to the right/left. At the same time the center weight axle forward of the bend can go the opposite direction. If this happens and the bus then starts to slide backward the articulating joint sometimes breaks open. I have seen it three times in 15 years. The second time was a bus that slide backward on ice but was straight that broke through a guard rail at the bottom of the hill. The rear ended up hanging 25ft over Interstate 5 but the center weight axle stayed on the pavement holding everything. The articulation joint cracked open but did not break completely off.
@bsadewitz
@bsadewitz Жыл бұрын
When the university (Rutgers) near me first got articulated buses, I wondered to myself if they ever had problems with the two halves going in different directions. It seemed like something that could happen on ice/snow, just like you described. That's so uncanny; I hadn't thought about that for the longest time, lol. So weird what we remember.
@romeonijsse2359
@romeonijsse2359 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq recommendations: hereby I declare you like buses. Me: I solemnly swear my loyalty to buses and to happily carry the title of “Bus Nut” so help me God.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to meet a fellow bus nut. Thank you for your comment.
@rodrigonogueiramota4433
@rodrigonogueiramota4433 2 жыл бұрын
in Brazil 2 deck buses are actually pretty common, not on urban use but on inter-city use (travel buses) passengers preffer them on long routes
@robertodwyer2979
@robertodwyer2979 3 жыл бұрын
Double Decker go buses have the same clearance as a tractor trailer
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes that is true!
@kevinsimmons4217
@kevinsimmons4217 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the Mercedes O404 modified by Rotel Tours with triple deck sleeper section at the rear. They used to visit my hometown Valdez, Alaska during the summers. Seriously impressive big orange bus!
@sewing9434
@sewing9434 3 жыл бұрын
I used to see those same buses going through Vancouver in the 1990s...complete with German plates, if I recall correctly! Here's a link to a photo of one such bus, near San Francisco in 1993: www.flickr.com/photos/51227209@N03/8636813422/in/photostream/
@jdc327
@jdc327 2 жыл бұрын
Very glad I finally watched this video! I have been neglecting the 🚌 side of my transportation fandom for a while now. But your presentation style and vocal attributes have enticed me to take a dive back in. A great channel discovery. 🙂 Thank you!!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the kind words!
@Morganstein-Railroad
@Morganstein-Railroad 2 жыл бұрын
My brother was a bus enthusiast during the 1980s. His collection of scale models (Mostly Die Cast Metal) was huge and he had four 6ft by 4ft wall mounted display cases around his room. When he left home to get married, he sold the whole collection (as well as his other collection of Historic Commercial Vehicles) and made a huge profit on them, as some of them were limited editions. So in this country (the UK), there is a big collector's Scene for models, and there are quite a few Regular magazines in the shops for enthusiasts. My interest is more in the railroad model scene, but I do have a few buses on the layout.
@dieseldragon6756
@dieseldragon6756 15 күн бұрын
If you have a railway layout based on the modern UK network, a few _rail replacement_ buses are always a necessary inclusion... 😉
@petermiller7410
@petermiller7410 3 жыл бұрын
I am in Australia your video was extremely informative well put together thanks
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey peter Miller. I love meeting new drivers from other countries! Appreciate your comment!
@AtheistOrphan
@AtheistOrphan 3 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to watch the old movie ‘The Big Bus’ again! If you haven’t seen it I can highly recommend it for a laugh.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Haha I will need to check it out!
@hairyairey
@hairyairey 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld breaking wind at 90mph!
@thesios
@thesios 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLagdaqkq8rIkaM.html (for a sneak peek; it's pretty standard 70s slapstick)
@BillSchlichting
@BillSchlichting 3 жыл бұрын
If I found "The Big Bus" on streaming video, I would watch it in a heartbeat.
@biswarupmaitra2128
@biswarupmaitra2128 3 жыл бұрын
In calcutta, India, there used to be double decker articulated buses, but nothing like the ones you see in the streets of Europe. The buses were in a tractor-trailer configuration. I rode on them a few times when I was a kid. The last I rode them was back in 2006 and the buses were around 50-55 years old by that time, if not more. The government discontinued them as it was more expensive to run them, and the old engines caused too much pollution. But they were a sight to behold, and sitting on the front seats of the upper deck was a different experience altogether since the windows could be lowered on the bus.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this comment! Thank you for the good read! I love reading about bus experiences from other parts of the world. Really appreciate it!
@bussmagasinet1
@bussmagasinet1 Жыл бұрын
If one of the articulated Prevost still exists, we NEED to make a video on one!
@joeottsoulbikes415
@joeottsoulbikes415 3 жыл бұрын
When I lived in Germany I lived in town but school was on the Army base. We had charter buses that would drive to all the outlaying military housing and random city kids like me. It would take 45min to an 1 hour 20min to get to school depending on traffic. My school bus was a double decker charter bus that had a small kitchen facility on it and a stewardess that would sale us breakfast sandwiches in the morning and bratwurst sandwiches or candy in the afternoon. It was great.
@Holland1994D
@Holland1994D 3 жыл бұрын
10:40 Van Hool has them as well. It's just a bit shorter than the Volvo one, but you see them in Europe sometimes in even cities with a population of 300k.
@billyjoejimbob56
@billyjoejimbob56 2 жыл бұрын
I rode in a Prevost H560 during ski vacation in Banff, Alberta around 1997. The coach was serving as a shuttle from the major hotels to the nearby ski areas. The ride was brief but on rural highway, probably hitting 100 km/h for much of the trip. Roads were clear and dry... I wondered how that beast handled in the snow that fell frequently in the area. Only one I have ever seen.
@roncookinggarlets2098
@roncookinggarlets2098 3 жыл бұрын
I work for a public transit agency here in California, that provides service between Oakland San Francisco, Berkeley, Hayward, Richmond, Fremont and many more cities in the east and west bay. We have been using Double Decker's made by Alexander-Dennis now for several years, and the agency has plans to increase the fleet beyond the current inventory of 25 in the coming years.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Ron Cooking Garlets! Thanks for this info. Yes I definitely missed this when I researched for this video!
@mraidymaddful
@mraidymaddful 3 жыл бұрын
That was a very informative vid, thank you. From 1998 to 2008 I was a stage carriage and bus driver. I found the double deckers a little bit daunting to drive. But the larger motor coaches were easier to drive somehow. Very few drivers argue with coaches, I presume that’s what it was. Does anyone else find this....??
@tomporter8849
@tomporter8849 3 жыл бұрын
8:28 That's right, those double deck coaches really struggle with luggage capacity. I've often seen having to tow a trailer that is presumably carrying the excess.
@stellarandrews9538
@stellarandrews9538 3 жыл бұрын
I drove the Neoplan 11, in 1992 I went to Germany had a weeks training then drove the coach from Maastricht to London. Use it off route for 2 weeks. Sent it back, The UK transport dept refused us a operator license for the vehicle. I went mad had a quiet cry as it was driven off. Never saw it again.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Im sorry to hear that! That sucks. did you still continue to drive buses?
@randybourdon2791
@randybourdon2791 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video James. My son drives the articulated buses for the Toronto Transit Commission. The GO Transit buses in Ontario are almost all double decker now.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Wow very cool I would love to experience driving one some day. I did correct this statement in my next Video.
@richardbaron7106
@richardbaron7106 3 жыл бұрын
Your video was well researched, informative and interesting. You see plenty of Big Bus tourist double-deckers in big US cities, like SF and NY - typically from Alexander-Dennis. Having spent 9 years living in London riding on a variety of double-deck buses, I can say that the Auckland, NZ fleet of double-deck buses are nicer, longer and cleaner.
@davidwebb4904
@davidwebb4904 3 жыл бұрын
Some Megabus have dedicated luggage “trailers”.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey David Webb. Yes you are correct. It did require more permits for the vehicle and the driver and the trailer. This cost the company more overhead making they earnings per passenger less. It was not popular but yes it did exist!
@davidwebb4904
@davidwebb4904 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Does still exist, in the UK.
@RonDevito
@RonDevito 3 жыл бұрын
NYC had double decker busses for transit service in the 1970s. Manufacturer was Leyland. I rode them down Fifth Ave. as a small child.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron Devito! Thank you for your comment! That is awesome. I love hearing about bus experiences! I will have to look these up!
@111jacare
@111jacare 3 жыл бұрын
Many years ago, there was a bus that was running around Adelaide, Australia, that was a proper articulated bus. The 40' trailer was the bus, and was pulled by a single drive prime mover. Operated by Bulls Transport, if memory serves correctly. According to one chap, sitting up the front, on the corner seat, was quite a scary experience when going around corners! The other thing that needs to be mentioned, was that Adelaide had 102" wide buses as well. Operated by the Municipal Tramways Trust (MTT), these buses were Volvo B10, from memory. They were designed with a service life of 50 years, but were retired after 25 years, due to legislation. The MAN buses that followed, well, they kept the mechanics gainfully employed for many years!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed reading this! Thanks for taking the time to write! Can you send me a pic of this bus??
@111jacare
@111jacare 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Sadly, no. If there were photos taken, suggestion would be to have a look in the Truck & Bus magazine that is in Australia. There is an inkling that there may be an image of the bus in that magazine, circa 1977, give or take a year or two.
@curtismuller490
@curtismuller490 3 жыл бұрын
Good video, thank you.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curtis Miller! Really appreciate the comment and accolade!!!
@nbarnard
@nbarnard 3 жыл бұрын
Hey James my friend owned two H5-60 Prehost buses. Used as a motorhome, one was wrapped as Titanic bus. Big rig and we thought of buying it but decided on a e4500 MCI. Interesting video!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I bet they were nice and spacious on board I think I've seen the Titanic when either on a picture somewhere on the internet.
@robertcampbell9946
@robertcampbell9946 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Just discovered this . Please do a piece on a bus from England called"Leyland Olympic m.c.w .This bus deserve some exposure cause many people don't know about them.They were very durable & few are still operating in Cuba & South America.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertcampbell9946 thanks for the comment. I will add it to the list
@Robert-ff9wf
@Robert-ff9wf 3 жыл бұрын
I find busses very interesting!! Especially the way they are built. Built tough and to last hundreds of thousands of miles!
@arnomrnym6329
@arnomrnym6329 3 жыл бұрын
Interresting! 👍🏾😎 I remember seeing one of the Neoplan Jumbo Cruiser when I was a kid. Very impressive.
@macelius
@macelius 3 жыл бұрын
We have some double-deckers running up and down I-5 here in the Seattle area for Sound Transit. They run folks in to the city from park-and-rides out in the suburbs.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Maclius! So ive heard from others when I released this video! Thanks for the comment! I will have to look that up!
@user-PK-23
@user-PK-23 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld They will more then likely be the Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 builds / Older style body work. I Think some of the MMC's were ordered for certain parts of the US Too but allot of countries world wide now are ordering from ADL I Think this plus there eco friendly systems easy maintenance ect is now putting them as one of the most industry leading manufactures world wide. For instance Wright bus went bust but got saved where as ADL Were & Still going all though that they dominate the market round the world now with there buses being built for ease of use and fuel efficiency plus they are part of Plaxton Coach & Bus Builders so that is another part of the market they are dominating with all the coaches a heck of allot in the UK. P.S First time viewer just seen one of your videos pop up on my KZfaq home page so this is the first video of yours I Have watched still hit that sub button though 😁
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-PK-23 Thank you Peter. Appreciate the sub and all this great info. This is the best part of releasing videos, reading these great pieces of knowledge. really appreciate the comment.
@user-PK-23
@user-PK-23 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Hey matey ! No problem at all 😁I Look forward to seeing more from you ! I Did add more to my last comment but at the moment KZfaq seems to have a habit of deleting my stuff or not posting even when it was posted if that makes sense I Go to edit somethings then press save it fails then deletes all together really bugs me when it happens but still you know this is modern technology ! So as for Seattle there double decks are the original style Enviro 500's which are tri axel made mainly for KMB In china originally but exported across the world there was some of the original body ones made for Australia there was a demonstrator in all over white for over there the slogan being, "Reaching New Heights in Australia" The only picture I Can really find is here on Flickr but there is a lot more of it, www.flickr.com/photos/25653307@N03/2633145374 Now as we go on to the MMC Build it was a whole new range for ADL To bring them back to the top of there game they called it MMC For something to do with the model changes and shapes it's something like Major Model Creation Below you will find links to the videos from ADL To show how they have done these buses they actually are the only manufacture to involve the bus companies they were marketed for in the design and choices of what should be there or should not be there ect drivers managers engineers all had a say in the creation of the MMC Design. Video One: The all new ADL Enviro200 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcWnobCAtMWsoHU.html&ab_channel=AlexanderDennisLimited Video 2: The Story behind the Enviro400 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrGYZtd4rrHad58.html&ab_channel=AlexanderDennisLimited So as we go on some more things that have come out of the ADL MMC Deal was a special type body only seen so far in the USA,Enviro500 (North America) Named the Enviro 500 Super Low. A Link to the ADL Website which showcases this bus and pictures can be found below, www.alexander-dennis.com/products/double-deck-buses-3-axle/enviro500-north-america/ Now I Think it was late 2019 early 2020 when ADL Broke new ground in Berlin with the new order for BVG Berlin in this article below you will find this info as well as pictures of the new style buses for that region of the world, BVG Berlin presents first two Enviro500 double-deckers from Alexander Dennis www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/bvg-berlin-presents-first-two-enviro500-double-deckers-from-alexander-dennis/ And now for something I Never even knew existed ! ENVIRO200XLB SINGLE DECKS TO JOIN ENVIRO500 DOUBLE DECKS IN BIRKENHEAD TRANSPORT’S FLEET. MMC Style in the LXB Size ! www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2017/october/enviro200xlb-single-decks-to-join-enviro500-double-decks-in-birkenhead-transport-s-fleet/ I Know up in Scotland Lothian Were the first company to buy the all new ADL launches Enviro400XLB 100-seater double deck which is also tri axel and runs off of a Volvo chassis (iirc rightly) Find link below to Coach & Bus Weekly to see this masters of art ! cbwmagazine.com/adl-launches-enviro400xlb-100-seater-for-lothian/ As for the first and only Enviro 500 bodied buses to fun in the United Kingdom that was first bus they now run up in Scotland these were the only E500s ever sold in the united kingdom and as far as I Know the closest place to have them is Ireland with Dublin bus find below a picture of First Glasgow 38219 (SN09CCX), www.flickr.com/photos/27108685@N03/7808247482 Dublin bus seem to have some strange designs for instance there enviro 400's are basically an enviro 200 style front lower deck with an enviro 400 upper deck plonked on instead of being all one flush look up the front of the body, live.staticflickr.com/4491/37432601586_44efa5a906_h.jpg While I'm not sure it can be seen so well from this angle you can see the lower deck is allot more curved if you look at the normal front lower deck of a standard Enviro 400. As for the wright bus Gemini 3 the predecessor of the Wright Bus Street Deck that is a weird looking front in Ireland too ! Dublin bus spec Gemini 3 Notice the front lower deck shape front cab area to the destination. live.staticflickr.com/65535/50926439781_72a7cfc091_h.jpg V's For instance a Lothian Buses VOLVO B5TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 live.staticflickr.com/7125/27083331636_5a99a9198c_k.jpg And you can clearly see what it is I'm Talking about :D I Hope this was not too much to read or intake all at once but it may help you down the line with future videos 😁
@dxemetri
@dxemetri 3 жыл бұрын
Hey there James, new subscriber here. In Canada (specifically Ontario home of Toronto) we actually do have double decker coach buses, for our GO transit system. The GO transit system has a variety of coach buses included the Enviro500 which is a double decker bus which is the same bus they use in the uk produced by Alexander Dennis.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey there Childish Gambion! Appreciate you letting me know about this. Someone else mentioned that we operate these buses in Seattle as well. I guess I missed that one. Appreciate your comment! T
@SNS8R03
@SNS8R03 3 жыл бұрын
First double decker transit busses in North America was in Victoria, BC in 2000. BC transit still operates the next generation DD today with a growing fleet of over 50 today.
@dxemetri
@dxemetri 3 жыл бұрын
@@SNS8R03 What brand are the buses?
@murphycreationsvideos
@murphycreationsvideos 3 жыл бұрын
2:21 2:31 I was born on April 22nd too and I've been on many double decker buses all over the UK. I grew up with a fascination with Buses, my friend is even more into Buses as he has so many Bus models that he gets from Toy Fares.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Birthday Buddies! Thank you for your comment Daniel Williams! Always nice to meet a fellow bus nut!
@murphycreationsvideos
@murphycreationsvideos 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Your Welcome
@ricks.1318
@ricks.1318 3 жыл бұрын
This was SUPER COOL .... and extremely informational to all !!!! "Sincere Thanks" !!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick! Appreciate you taking the time to write. Thank you for the kind words.
@southaussiegarbo2054
@southaussiegarbo2054 3 жыл бұрын
Another name for articulated busses is a catapiller bus
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
True!
@Blaqjaqshellaq
@Blaqjaqshellaq 3 жыл бұрын
And "bendy bus."
@southaussiegarbo2054
@southaussiegarbo2054 3 жыл бұрын
@@Blaqjaqshellaq i always called em make my classmates look drunk busses after year 6(the year i went 12 which was 2012) 😂 We got one into the CBD and it was packed so a heap had to stand and were forced into the bending part even tho it says clearly do not stand/no standing and well a bus on a "obahn" track going 90kph whilst they standing in that part and every bend in track made em feel worse 😂😂😂
@almostanengineer
@almostanengineer 3 жыл бұрын
We always called the bendy bus in my town the 67.
@neilrwilliams218
@neilrwilliams218 3 жыл бұрын
In UK and Europe Van Hool do a version based on the double decker that put the lower deck back to a larger luggage deck. A single set of stairs at the front for access. Operators refer to it as a cruise special as it takes the extra luggage people need for going on cruises. The driver can get rather isolated as the passenger deck is full length, so the driver has restricted space.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Neil Williams. That is really interesting. I really appreciate the info! This is the best part of making these videos, Reading replies like yours. Thank you so much for that bit of info!
@hermansilochan6174
@hermansilochan6174 3 жыл бұрын
GoTransit in Ontario operates some fine Double Decker buses ,the model is the Alexander Dennis Enviro 500. Love your Tube site! Herman Toronto
@Hispandinavian
@Hispandinavian 3 жыл бұрын
Over a year ago in England (I dodged the lockdown bullet) I rode the Flix Bus from Birmingham to London Heathrow airport. It was a smooth ride.
@vin8tan
@vin8tan 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else (in SG) came here because he used a SG❤️Bus bus but never mentioned it again?
@Souper22
@Souper22 3 жыл бұрын
me
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Its just a thumbnail. I do mention how its fake and not a real bus in the video.
@lzh4950
@lzh4950 3 жыл бұрын
Now I think about it there aren't many places in the world whose public buses are painted in such a shade of light/yellow green
@FreSch_Dude
@FreSch_Dude 3 жыл бұрын
Yeet SG peeps
@MorganMagnus
@MorganMagnus 3 жыл бұрын
Victoria, Canada has lots of double decker buses in regular service as part of their transit system.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes It seems I missed this fact in the video! Thank you for the info! Really appreciate the comment!
@MorganMagnus
@MorganMagnus 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld the GO Transit network uses a lot of double deckers in the Greater Toronto Area as well. Not sure if you're counting that since it's part of a regional commuter service, not local transit.
@mikepaolo3169
@mikepaolo3169 3 жыл бұрын
The Onnibus Van Hools in Finland (which was formerly 75% owned by Stagecoach Parent Group Highland Transport Group) have the luggage pods too ... I drive Buses in the UK for Stagecoach...
@Quadrille763
@Quadrille763 3 жыл бұрын
Cool shot of a NJT bus
@1ralpht
@1ralpht 3 жыл бұрын
Love the content. Great work! Are there GPS systems for large buses that show the height for overpasses and plan accordingly for the driver?
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
There are trucker GPS systems that will show the driver where the low bridges are however they are really expensive. Currently there is not GPS system made just for coach drivers. At least not that I know of. There should be!
@thihal123
@thihal123 3 жыл бұрын
Victoria, BC has had double decker for many years run by the public transit system
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi tihi! You are correct. It seems I missed that info. Thanks for correcting me.
@Blaqjaqshellaq
@Blaqjaqshellaq 3 жыл бұрын
How English!
@thihal123
@thihal123 3 жыл бұрын
@@Blaqjaqshellaq , indeed! If you’ve been to downtown Victoria, the entire spot is very English looking.
@joeg1819
@joeg1819 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. If I win the Lotto, I'm converting a TDX27 to an RV.
@CharlieWalkrich
@CharlieWalkrich 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video! FYI, double decker buses operate on some city routes in Las Vegas, NV.
@johnsiders7819
@johnsiders7819 3 жыл бұрын
The coyote cyclops was much bigger and nuclear powered had a pool bowling alley and piano lounge !!! I wonder how many people will look that up to see what bus I am referring to ??? :)
@JeffreyLWhitledge
@JeffreyLWhitledge 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment that we need a reaction video for that movie.
@Da_RatRacer4251
@Da_RatRacer4251 3 жыл бұрын
Here in Los Angeles County, Foothill Transit just acquired 2 double-decker buses from a manufacturer called Alexander Dennis to run from Monrovia to Downtown Los Angeles. Of course they were tested a few years ago and then we didn't hear about them until a few months ago when the news was confirmed that the double-decker buses were purchased 🙂.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes you are totally right. I missed that fact didnt I? I did correct it on the following video though!
@albertbenajam4751
@albertbenajam4751 3 жыл бұрын
For many years New York City, FIFTH AVENUE COACH Company had double deck on most it's routes, all of which had to run 5th Avenue, at least a short distance for franchise reason. After city take over around 1960 soon replaced by single deck. In mid 1970s, city bought under 10 double deckers, which were tried out on various routes for less than a year.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed reading this! Thank you for your comment!
@autofanpixel6283
@autofanpixel6283 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see our Jumbocruiser rolling in this video.. 😉 We sold it to a new owner few months ago, hopefully it will be like new in a few years.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Was that your bus?? That is awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment! I wish i could see one and get inside one day. I have always wanted to see in person what they are like!
@autofanpixel6283
@autofanpixel6283 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld its unbelievable when you see one and undescribible when you ride one. 😬
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel. You have sooo many great bus footage!! I'm glad you found me!
@hoofie2002
@hoofie2002 3 жыл бұрын
The Algorithm wins again. Growing up in Scotland I was on double deckers every day going across Glasgow. Now in Australia I still miss them as the top deck was a great way to see the world. Ps also subscribed👍
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I love hearing from drivers from other parts of the world and getting their perspective on this industry. Reading your comment was a treat.
@hermandomonteiro174
@hermandomonteiro174 3 жыл бұрын
GO transit in Ontario has a bunch of double decker as well as the city of Ottawa Ontario
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Hermando Monterio! Yes it seems there are plenty of them in north America. I missed that on the video didnt I. Thanks for the info!
@coshiro1
@coshiro1 3 жыл бұрын
@@MotorcoachWorld Yes haha, Sound transit in King County, WA also has them
@brrav_
@brrav_ 2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the town where they made the big Neoplans up until their sale to MAN. The facility was beautiful and it had a museum underneath it. My favourite place to go as a kid :D
@brianchamber
@brianchamber 3 жыл бұрын
James, nice history lesson! Keep up the good work.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian Chamberlain. Appreciate the kind words! Thank you for the encouragement.
@Vengir
@Vengir 3 жыл бұрын
On busy travel days when the usual luggage capacity is not enough, why not use a trailer?
@DTD110865
@DTD110865 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought that was a good idea.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Some do use a trailer. Problem is adding a trailer to a coach bus will require additional permits for the bus and the trailer as well as additional qualifications for the driver. This increases overhead cost for the bus company as well as maintenance cost to keep the trailers working. Trailers are not cheap and require additional storage space. You will also need to purchase insurance for them so they start costing more to just keep around. This makes the ticket prices go up for the customer.
@coling7819
@coling7819 3 жыл бұрын
BEAirways used to run buses with trailers from Victoria coach stn to Hearthrow Airport ,think it was in the sixties
@roger.250
@roger.250 3 жыл бұрын
Hello. In Brazil we have the largest urban bus, those that integrate "Mega BRT" systems (this one in Rio de Janeiro can be one, I'm not sure - they must be the largest in the world in terms of capacity), as they are 28 meters long. length and take about 250 people. The road buses, we have the DD's from 13 to 15 meters in length (passenger capacity is configurable, as there are options similar to the first class of airplanes). The brands / models are: "Marcopolo 1800DD", "Busscar Vissta Buss DD" and "Comil Invictos DD".
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
I loved reading this! Thanks for all this bus knowledge! I would love to visit there someday just to see all these buses!
@krail5500
@krail5500 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video, I have always loved busses and station wagons
@raimondosaracino8185
@raimondosaracino8185 2 ай бұрын
I'm training to be a motorcoach driver . Thank you for the great work in this video.
@theadventurebiker
@theadventurebiker Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and binge-watched several of your videos. Great channel man! 👍
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment
@mrj-charles6383
@mrj-charles6383 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed riding a double-decker when I stayed in Hong Kong and Singapore. It was a great way to see the city. If not crowded I always take the first row on the top deck.
@Twmpa
@Twmpa 3 жыл бұрын
For information, the Neoplan Jumbocruiser that was involved in the rollover accident you mentioned was the final rear engined example. It was later subjected to a complete rebuild by a UK company called Jumbocruiser Ltd who later sold it on.
@Vatharian
@Vatharian 3 жыл бұрын
Tha last Neoplan is pretty. I rode one of the older ones as a rental, when I was working as support crew for a music band. It was super comfortable: there were ~40 people in total, but we managed to squeeze all the equipment into it. Saved ton of cash on dedicated truck, even tough rental was expensive.
@Nachspeil
@Nachspeil 3 жыл бұрын
Content I didn’t know I needed. Thanks for the informative video!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for writing! Appreciate the kind words.
@_Jin_Kim_
@_Jin_Kim_ 3 жыл бұрын
great video and thorough explanation!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim Kim! Appreciate the comment! Glad you enjoyed. Stay tuned!
@jvittes
@jvittes 3 жыл бұрын
The Vanhool double decker coaches are popular with the contract bus companies that at least before the pandemic used to serve as commuter buses for tech companies in the Bay Area. Like Google, Apple and Facebook. In that usage the lack of luggage compartment was not as big a deal as it was only used for a few bicycles on occasion.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Love these facts!
@jayt1077
@jayt1077 2 жыл бұрын
When I worked in food service we used to say "let's don't fuss, we have a bus" whenever they would pull on the lot.
@d.w.d-limited
@d.w.d-limited 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video !!! Thanks for all details about crazy bus config in the world Best regards from France =)
@garybelbeck6946
@garybelbeck6946 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I drove for Lorenz Bus based out of MPLS and drove Neoplan both Cityliners and Skyliners. I miss those days.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is cool! Thank you so much for taking the time to write. Appreciate it! Once you drive a bus it stays in your blood! LOL Be well Gary!
@rcsibiu
@rcsibiu 3 жыл бұрын
your channel needs more subs and views... .your information is great and you know so much about buses and coaches. I wonder if Australia has bigger buses because it has larger roads
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I'm working on that lol.
@gilabear11
@gilabear11 3 жыл бұрын
My new favorite channel James. Super interesting.
@gilabear11
@gilabear11 3 жыл бұрын
James, never considered myself a bus nut, but I am all for fewer cars. I've traveled by coach and bus quite a bit. When I young did a couple of cross-country trips both on Greyhound and on Trailways. Used motorcoaches quite a bit in Venezuela (where I was living/ working) and in southern China (again living/working). Some good memories!
@jasonminier6782
@jasonminier6782 3 жыл бұрын
First video of yours I've watched. I'm looking forward to more. Great content!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason! Thank you for your comment and kind words. Stay tuned for more!
@Stanf954
@Stanf954 3 жыл бұрын
Forgot about the Granddaddy of 2 level coaches. The GMC PD-4501 Super Scenicruiser, manufactured by General Motors for Greyhound Lines, Inc., was a three-axle monocoque two-level coach that Greyhound used from July 1954 into the mid-70s. 1001 were made between 1954 and 1956..
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan Fishman. Yes those were nice. They were however still single deck coaches. Its just that the deck raises. So not really a double decker. But I do plan on doing a video sometime about these vintage buses.
@alblua
@alblua 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great history and information in this video!
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Albert!!! Im glad you liked the video!!!
@liamdoyle9559
@liamdoyle9559 3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your video. I have spend many years driving buses and coaches in Australia and now the U.K. Your video is entertaining and informative. I have driven many makes and models over the years, from MCI’s and Eagles in Australia through to Van Hools, Irizars, Setras just to name a few.I guess the most memorable job I had was with Top Deck Travel in Australia in the early 80’s when I drove a British Bristol FLF Lodekka double decker bus on a regular tour from Sydney to Perth, a distance of 2500 miles. The passengers slept and ate on the bus and the journey took 14 days.I’ll check out your other videos. Subbed, Cheers.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Liam Doyle! Thank you for the comment. That is awesome. Much respect for you and your profession. I love meeting bus drivers from other countries and reading their perspective on the industry from different cultures. Sounds like you have done a lot! Your experience is valuable!
@MrKakuaa
@MrKakuaa 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! You are encyclopedia . Love everything you mentioned. Very professionally recorded and flawless voice in long and straight shot. Very impressive. Yes I am part of it now.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hey KKAcharya! Appreciate the comment and kind words! Thanks for the sub!
@breyenluv5267
@breyenluv5267 3 жыл бұрын
Community Transit in Shonomish county north of Seattle uses double deckers. And Metro in Seattle has the most articulated buses of any transit agency, and the most colorful.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Yes It seems I missed that one. I did follow up on it on the next video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKikaauexJawiGQ.html. appreciate your comment!
@medwaymodelrailway7129
@medwaymodelrailway7129 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it thanks.Hope more to come.
@MotorcoachWorld
@MotorcoachWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Diesel Dave's Model Railway! Appreciate the comment! Yes Stay tuned. Im glad to hear that you are enjoying it!
@jodelacruz2680
@jodelacruz2680 3 жыл бұрын
Good job bro. Well informed
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