Yeah we did have a long time to ride diesels and I took advantage of that but it's a shame the 101 has converted so fast. I think BYD's aren't that ugly but I still don't really like their design. And thanks
That is the end of the old 101 😢, the reason why the route lost stagecoach to Go Ahead London, using Ex-249 WVL’s (WVL468 - WVL480) (they were withdrawn in Summer 2022)
@@MostlyBuses1That’s only the first batch of wvls withdrawn in 2022. The route continued to use mainly Wvl Gemini 2s until 4th August 2023, which they had to be transferred to route SL7
The 101 was won by GAL in 2017 using WVL468-480 which were ex-249 G2s but moved to RR initially in 2016 to help with massive PVR increases on the EL1/EL2 and the 249 got a full allocation of PVLs from the 155 as a result until it went to Arriva. Then in 2022, the 5 converted to LT and MMC operation so a lot of G2s at RR were withdrawn. WVL345-349, WVL468-480 and WVN24/25. The 101 then got WVL484-495 + WVL358/359 from the 5’s allocation in 2022. WVL468-480 were never refurbished for the 101’s contract and ended up at Brighton
I came up with a few bus change ideas: 27: becomes 24hr Daily to replace the N27 329: extended to mornington crescent N329: the revised N29 route but extended to Victoria SL4: restructured to run via Lewisham and an additional stop at North Greenwich Bus Station SL21: New route running from Hammersmith bus station to Heathrow Central via the m4 with 2 intermediate stops at hogarth roundabout and Chiswick roundabout for SEGA HQ, Kew Bridge Station and Gtech Stadium SL6: to run a daily regular service instead of a couple a day
The 27 and N27 is a good idea, idk about the N329 as I'm not familiar with night routes. The SL4 one is good and I think the SL12 one wouldn't have a chance as TfL want people to use the tube (except at night).
I wish 15 bus ( Starts from canning town bus station instead of blackwall) Wish There was N473 or 24/7 473 147 to be 24/7 These are few changes that would be better.
Having discovered the 101 was running these buses I ventured over to Wanstead and Manor Park for an hour on the same day. Whether we passed like ships in the night I don't know.
Nice one. Apparently I saw that the green lights inside changes to blue when the bus is on stand time? The blue lighting is a great throwback to many older vehicles of GAL.
@AB-ii5piThanks. I think it's probably controlled by the driver because a bus I was on had green lights at first but they suddenly turned red for no reason. And yeah blue lighting would be good. I don't really like how the green lighting looks at night tbh.
@@MostlyBuses1 Most great engineers have superior version of 2009 Enviros/Gemini 2 presumably they chose blue lights and keep it's Go-Ahead brands can still pursue more than the BYDs BD11.
Shame I didn’t catch the LX09 Es on the 101 on New Years Eve as I planned to. Ended up doing DW201 and other routes instead and then didn’t have time. I’ll defo catch the LX09 Es on the 99/269/401 for sure tho
@@zfs.59 yeah no one expected the 101 to convert on January the 1st so you couldn't have known. At least you got DW201, I need to get that one soon. And I'm looking forward to the variety we'll get on the 99, 269 and 401 when they go to GAL.
@@MostlyBuses1yeah I need to get a 65 reg SE on the P4 again as the 39 has converted to SEe operation fully so time is so dangerously close to the P4 getting WSs and then sending the 65 reg SEs on their way out to Stockwell for the 170. I’ll get the P4 on a 65 reg SE on Saturday when I next go on buses that day
Some of the Enviro400s and Gemini 2s could be transferred to Bexleyheath (BX) garage. They would be used on routes 99, 269 and 401. Let’s hope that they transfer
@@MostlyBuses1It can be good if the LX09’s were transferred to Bexleyheath, as the last time it happened was in 2016 where E114 was loaned to Bexleyheath from Camberwell Garage to cover on Route 422 before moving to Merton for the 57
The 99/269/401 are getting the whole LX09 E batch, I was right this whole time when I’ve been saying that for months. It was strange that the LX09 Es (the ones not allocated to the 101/473) were being kept back at all and not withdrawn at the first opportunity, suggesting that they’d go to BX for the route gains there
@zfs.59 yeah I appreciate GAL keeping all of the LX09s, I really didn't expect them to be kept for so long. I hope E161 and E162 can also be transferred to BX as that would be their 6th garage in one year (AF-SW-AL-MG/MB)
@@MajidTransportYT I just checked and it took me exactly 4 hours (12:39 - 16:39) although I didn't only ride 101s, I rode a few Tridents on the 304 and 104. I rode 9 BD11s and around 5 diesels.
@@MostlyBuses1 oh my, do you ever plan this out? I was also thinking about filming a video on the 101 and I just want to check if it’s even possible for me (I know the day you filmed had a Sunday schedule so I’ll factor that in)
@MajidTransportYT nah I just improvise it. I wasn't expecting BD11s to enter service yesterday so I didn't have time to make a plan even if I wanted to. And if you do film a video I'll make sure to watch it :)
The 320 is using the 333’s batch which is a good thing as SW won’t be ready for another few months so I can keep grabbing my fast MHV journeys on the 333 💨😅
Imo this route now has very little to offer I'm glad I did some WVL journeys and I did the route on an trident. Since 104/304 got retained with same vehicles will LX09S Continue to operate on them? 6:52 😂😂
@@cooldude12-q9b yeah before yesterday it was a great route but now... I guess it's a unique type in East Ham or something. I also did some journeys on the 101 with mainly Tridents (it helped me when I was filming the W19 video). And yeah that was a bit cheeky from me lol
@@cooldude12-q9b I don't think the 104 got retained recently but it's allocated some E40Hs and E40Ds and the 304 is allocated hybrids. The LX09s are probably going to transfer to BX for the 99, 269 and 401 (they only transferred to RR to replace WVLs for the SL7).
I’m not gonna lie, the exterior design is so mid for my liking but the interior (especially the lighting) on these buses is probably the only cool feature with these BYD’s
@@rail_roadgaming677 I like the interior but imo they should've put blue lights as the default setting for these. The exterior is starting to grow on me tbh
BD11 is not bad but gemini 2 diesels ares gone and 473 is the only left i think for go ahead east and its sad its getting withdrawn or transferred. TFL RUINED EVERYTHING :(
Gemini 2 is to good to be replaced i which it wouldn't get replaced that bus is to reliable to go with the eclipse 2 and Enviro 400 now i think that companys just want to get rid of the Irish buses and get Euros UK has them Mercedes Turismo and Volvo and Scania and DAF i know DAF built trucks but they built buses before but if this bus is electric then I'm not going to like it
@@MostlyBuses1 both don't have handle rods mounted on roof to bottom all handle bars on seats all stop buttons are integrated to seats is most identical feature found in byd 11 n enviro 400 EV.
Best view of these busses is from the inside looking out the window so you can't see how ugly it is... This is a ugly hungry troll underneath the bridge, this is the ugly duckling that never changes into a beautiful swan this is an Ai mistake... Yep this bus U G L Y a cheap design made with a pencil and ruler in 5 minutes, I drew better buses when I eas four years old... I hope I am clear of my opinions of thus bus... I hope it dare not shaddow my bus shelter 😁
![[1ST DAY] Exploring the new BYD BD11’s on Route 101!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7GarYPlXlpU/mqdefault.jpg)
![[1ST DAY] Exploring the new BYD BD11’s on Route 101!](/img/tr.png)
Nice one bro BYDs are perfect on 101 towards Beckton,Bus Station from Wanstead!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks! I think they're good although tbh I prefer the old allocation
They had so long to ride diesels and now the BYDs are here, doesn’t look to bad in my opinion and great video
Yeah we did have a long time to ride diesels and I took advantage of that but it's a shame the 101 has converted so fast. I think BYD's aren't that ugly but I still don't really like their design. And thanks
That is the end of the old 101 😢, the reason why the route lost stagecoach to Go Ahead London, using Ex-249 WVL’s (WVL468 - WVL480) (they were withdrawn in Summer 2022)
Yep, it converted so quickly! But I guess we did have a lot of time to ride the diesels since it was announced to be getting electrics a long time ago
@@MostlyBuses1 I’m aware
@@MostlyBuses1That’s only the first batch of wvls withdrawn in 2022. The route continued to use mainly Wvl Gemini 2s until 4th August 2023, which they had to be transferred to route SL7
@@konyctg did you watch the video? I mentioned that in it
The 101 was won by GAL in 2017 using WVL468-480 which were ex-249 G2s but moved to RR initially in 2016 to help with massive PVR increases on the EL1/EL2 and the 249 got a full allocation of PVLs from the 155 as a result until it went to Arriva. Then in 2022, the 5 converted to LT and MMC operation so a lot of G2s at RR were withdrawn. WVL345-349, WVL468-480 and WVN24/25. The 101 then got WVL484-495 + WVL358/359 from the 5’s allocation in 2022. WVL468-480 were never refurbished for the 101’s contract and ended up at Brighton
0:00 Explanation
1:21 Route details
4:28 Connections
5:10 Diesels
6:34 Interior
7:54 Journey
I came up with a few bus change ideas:
27: becomes 24hr Daily to replace the N27
329: extended to mornington crescent
N329: the revised N29 route but extended to Victoria
SL4: restructured to run via Lewisham and an additional stop at North Greenwich Bus Station
SL21: New route running from Hammersmith bus station to Heathrow Central via the m4 with 2 intermediate stops at hogarth roundabout and Chiswick roundabout for SEGA HQ, Kew Bridge Station and Gtech Stadium
SL6: to run a daily regular service instead of a couple a day
The 27 and N27 is a good idea, idk about the N329 as I'm not familiar with night routes. The SL4 one is good and I think the SL12 one wouldn't have a chance as TfL want people to use the tube (except at night).
SL6 is a good one too
There is no plans for that though
@athavanainkaran2499 it's his ideas
I wish 15 bus ( Starts from canning town bus station instead of blackwall)
Wish There was N473 or 24/7 473
147 to be 24/7
These are few changes that would be better.
Having discovered the 101 was running these buses I ventured over to Wanstead and Manor Park for an hour on the same day. Whether we passed like ships in the night I don't know.
I did get off and on in the section between Wanstead and Manor Park a few times so maybe we did
Nice one. Apparently I saw that the green lights inside changes to blue when the bus is on stand time? The blue lighting is a great throwback to many older vehicles of GAL.
@AB-ii5piThanks. I think it's probably controlled by the driver because a bus I was on had green lights at first but they suddenly turned red for no reason. And yeah blue lighting would be good. I don't really like how the green lighting looks at night tbh.
@@MostlyBuses1 Most great engineers have superior version of 2009 Enviros/Gemini 2 presumably they chose blue lights and keep it's Go-Ahead brands can still pursue more than the BYDs BD11.
Yay my local route got BYD BD11s
@athavanainkaran2499 I would be unhappy but nice
it also my local
I live by the construction site on High Street North
@@discombobulatedjadiel nice although you probably shouldn't reveal where you live on the internet
@@MostlyBuses1 ik but my home number is kept private
They suit the route quite a bit uno. nice video!
I preferred the old allocation but these are nice. And thanks!
they kinda sound like diesels sometimes, but overall, fully electric
They're very quiet so I'd say they sound like electrics
Nice video, I done it today!
Thanks and yeah I saw your video on it. Also it was nice seeing you on the BZL D8 today!
Same here.
Shame I didn’t catch the LX09 Es on the 101 on New Years Eve as I planned to. Ended up doing DW201 and other routes instead and then didn’t have time. I’ll defo catch the LX09 Es on the 99/269/401 for sure tho
@@zfs.59 yeah no one expected the 101 to convert on January the 1st so you couldn't have known. At least you got DW201, I need to get that one soon. And I'm looking forward to the variety we'll get on the 99, 269 and 401 when they go to GAL.
@@MostlyBuses1yeah I’ve just also been focusing on getting the HVs on my local 50 whenever I’m out before they get withdrawn and scrapped most likely.
@@MostlyBuses1yeah I need to get a 65 reg SE on the P4 again as the 39 has converted to SEe operation fully so time is so dangerously close to the P4 getting WSs and then sending the 65 reg SEs on their way out to Stockwell for the 170. I’ll get the P4 on a 65 reg SE on Saturday when I next go on buses that day
Great observations bro!🔥
The Metroline BYD BD11s for what route is it going to bro? :)
@@AG_Buses Thanks! I think the Metroline ones are for the 90, 210, W7 and W8 (and 1 for the 206D
@@AG_Buses so basically all of the ones we all thought were for E400 Cities
@@MostlyBuses1And 98
I was on it today
Cool. I got it on the first day
Some of the Enviro400s and Gemini 2s could be transferred to Bexleyheath (BX) garage. They would be used on routes 99, 269 and 401.
Let’s hope that they transfer
I can't believe someone actually read the description lol. But yeah I really don't want the LX09s to be withdrawn yet
@@MostlyBuses1It can be good if the LX09’s were transferred to Bexleyheath, as the last time it happened was in 2016 where E114 was loaned to Bexleyheath from Camberwell Garage to cover on Route 422 before moving to Merton for the 57
@@WarwickAvenue-j8fI believe the couple in MB (I think E121/122) are going for sure.
The 99/269/401 are getting the whole LX09 E batch, I was right this whole time when I’ve been saying that for months. It was strange that the LX09 Es (the ones not allocated to the 101/473) were being kept back at all and not withdrawn at the first opportunity, suggesting that they’d go to BX for the route gains there
@zfs.59 yeah I appreciate GAL keeping all of the LX09s, I really didn't expect them to be kept for so long. I hope E161 and E162 can also be transferred to BX as that would be their 6th garage in one year (AF-SW-AL-MG/MB)
Nice new buses
Yeah they're decent but I'll miss the old allocation
How long did it take to film and how many times did you go up and down the route?
@@MajidTransportYT I just checked and it took me exactly 4 hours (12:39 - 16:39) although I didn't only ride 101s, I rode a few Tridents on the 304 and 104. I rode 9 BD11s and around 5 diesels.
@@MostlyBuses1 oh my, do you ever plan this out? I was also thinking about filming a video on the 101 and I just want to check if it’s even possible for me (I know the day you filmed had a Sunday schedule so I’ll factor that in)
@MajidTransportYT nah I just improvise it. I wasn't expecting BD11s to enter service yesterday so I didn't have time to make a plan even if I wanted to. And if you do film a video I'll make sure to watch it :)
@@MostlyBuses1 thank you! It’s not guaranteed that I’ll even make the video but if I go ahead with it I’ll make sure to let ya know 😉
@@MajidTransportYT I just subbed to you btw.
I take this sometimes and i am not looking foward to it. There were barely any gemeni 2s now unlike how they used to and now this
@khadijahakthar3452 Yeah there were no diesels used on the 101 today sadly
Did you notice that the 101 actually received it's own batch of BD11s?
not really although I kind of guessed it would use its own batch unlike the 320
Yes 101 is using their own batch
The 320 is using the 333’s batch which is a good thing as SW won’t be ready for another few months so I can keep grabbing my fast MHV journeys on the 333 💨😅
@@zfs.59 yes Stockwell is taking a long time to get electrified which is nice. I need to use the 333 more before it goes electric
wait, there was a gemini 2 on 101 yesterday, idk why
even though the BD11s replaced those buses
Yeah that happens sometimes, I guess the buses start running out of charge or something
@Mostlybuses1, you know Enviro 400s and Wright gemini 2s got withdrawn from 101
Yes I do know
6:50 nahh that was acc a sly one mate 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😅
nooooooooo the enviro 400s are gone!
@@thephoneenthusiast6968 yeah, the 101 is fully electric today :(
Im sure byd d11 was ordered before 2025 so it is a full byd bd11 operation
Yes
99 is still run by arriva
@@muhammdhussainzainuddinI know
Can you please tell me when sl4 bus route is released @MostlyBuses1
@@muhammdhussainzainuddinit's not confirmed when because it will open when the Silvertown tunnel opens
Imo this route now has very little to offer
I'm glad I did some WVL journeys and I did the route on an trident.
Since 104/304 got retained with same vehicles will LX09S Continue to operate on them?
6:52 😂😂
@@cooldude12-q9b yeah before yesterday it was a great route but now... I guess it's a unique type in East Ham or something. I also did some journeys on the 101 with mainly Tridents (it helped me when I was filming the W19 video).
And yeah that was a bit cheeky from me lol
@@cooldude12-q9b I don't think the 104 got retained recently but it's allocated some E40Hs and E40Ds and the 304 is allocated hybrids. The LX09s are probably going to transfer to BX for the 99, 269 and 401 (they only transferred to RR to replace WVLs for the SL7).
@@MostlyBuses1 since 304 has been retained with same vehicles will it continue to use the LX09s
@@cooldude12-q9b no it's allocated E40Hs and G3s, not the LX09s which were allocated to the 101 as they replaced the G2s
Then what's gonna happen with the Es and the WVN after 118 is withdrawn as I thought they were supposed to transfer to BX
Also 129 will extend from North Greenwich to Great Eastern Quay, so can you please change that in the description
@athavanainkaran2499 ok
I appreciate you reading the description btw
@@MostlyBuses1 thanks
Ya thanks to silvertown tunnel goes via beckton bus station even X239 ( Canary wharf to groove park will use silvertown tunnel).
@@adarsh.m1999 and the 129 and cycle route
what is next byd bd11s going to be by bus route?
@@jasonbusred3297 next time please watch the video before commenting. I said it would be the 473.
@@MostlyBuses1 ok
@@jasonbusred3297 did you watch the video?
@@MostlyBuses1 yes
@@jasonbusred3297alr thanks
Ngl the exterior of the new byds they look weird tbh.
@Riva425-x6v agreed but I'm starting to like them more
@@MostlyBuses1 oh
Oh no
RIP diesels on the 101
BD11's acually looks nice i hated it cuz i thought it would be the same colour (not red)
They're usually green and idk why one suddenly turned red (I'm guessing the driver can probably change them)
6:52 😂
@@MajidTransportYT I'm glad someone noticed 😂
@@MostlyBuses1 I thought I was subscribed until I checked, now I am happy to be subscribed to you 😊
@@MajidTransportYT I guess it worked then lol (even though it was a joke). Maybe I should start putting more of these in my videos
@@MostlyBuses1 yeah, easter eggs like these are sometimes fun to spot
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hello!
I’m not gonna lie, the exterior design is so mid for my liking but the interior (especially the lighting) on these buses is probably the only cool feature with these BYD’s
@@rail_roadgaming677 I like the interior but imo they should've put blue lights as the default setting for these. The exterior is starting to grow on me tbh
BD11 is not bad but gemini 2 diesels ares gone and 473 is the only left i think for go ahead east and its sad its getting withdrawn or transferred. TFL RUINED EVERYTHING :(
@iamaimbot45678 I can understand why buses like Gemini 2s are getting replaced and it's good for the environment but it's still very sad
Ngl these buses are one of the ugliest buses I've seen. R.I.P Gemini 2's and the 400's
@@YourLocalBusAndTrainAddict I think they're ok from some angles but they're still quite ugly. And yeah RIP to those diesels
Gemini 2 is to good to be replaced i which it wouldn't get replaced that bus is to reliable to go with the eclipse 2 and Enviro 400 now i think that companys just want to get rid of the Irish buses and get Euros UK has them Mercedes Turismo and Volvo and Scania and DAF i know DAF built trucks but they built buses before but if this bus is electric then I'm not going to like it
It's nothing to do with if they're from Ireland or Europe though. Wright also makes electrics
The interior is identical to new enviro 400 used in 262 ( Gallions reach shopping park to stratford) nothing special.
@@adarsh.m1999 no it's not. They have a different type of seat and green lights
@@MostlyBuses1 both don't have handle rods mounted on roof to bottom all handle bars on seats all stop buttons are integrated to seats is most identical feature found in byd 11 n enviro 400 EV.
@@adarsh.m1999it's still not identical though
@@MostlyBuses1 may be fabric n seat upholstery colour may vary but rest interior design is to identical rods, buttons placements.
The Enviro 400s are not new lol
Best view of these busses is from the inside looking out the window so you can't see how ugly it is... This is a ugly hungry troll underneath the bridge, this is the ugly duckling that never changes into a beautiful swan this is an Ai mistake... Yep this bus U G L Y a cheap design made with a pencil and ruler in 5 minutes, I drew better buses when I eas four years old...
I hope I am clear of my opinions of thus bus... I hope it dare not shaddow my bus shelter 😁
I think they're decent and I do like the interior (except for the green lighting) but other models are way better looking
325 are starting to get byd enviro 200 evs while 330 and 474 convert to go ahead using hybrids like 115 on may 3rd 2025🚌💺
@wajidthesuperstar7453 I know. I made a video on the 330 and 474 and I saw the 325 on lvf today.