Alexander Dennis ENVIRO 400 - A 'mini tour' of a 2012 London Bus. 🚍👀

DDA takes a 'mini tour' around the older Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 diesels, that still operate on London's roads. 🚍
These are now becoming London's oldest double decker buses, as many new electric and hybrid buses, replace the older models.
This one has a 6.7 litre straight six cylinder diesel engine, which is still in production today. 🙂
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[@mortuaryartist4390]

I love you are so proud of your bus

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I do enjoy the variety of buses, that we get to drive.

[@MajidTransportYT]

One of my favourite buses

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It is a nice looking bus. 🚍👍

[@rjm1764]

Great video, Anton. It's hard to believe that these are becoming the oldest buses in London. Our oldest buses in Dublin are remaining ALX400s from 2006, which are being phased out gradually at the moment. Our oldest Enviro 400s (Volvo B9TLs) are from 2007 (EV1-50), and 2008 (EV51-100). A number of brand new Enviro 400ERs have gone into service on four routes I'm recent weeks, but a number of them have strayed on to other routes, and these have replaced a number of the ALX400s with more to follow in the near future. I have always liked the older Enviro 400s, and have yet to travel on the ERs. The only complaints about the older ones are the bucket seats downstairs at the back, but are tolerable. Space between the front facing seats over the wheelarches, and the seats in front is terrible. I'm 5 foot 9, but if I end up in one of those seats, the bars from the seats in front dog into me.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, the buses are a lot older throughout the rest of the country. London always have the newest buses.

[@32446]

I like 👍🏼 the Enviro400 buses! Keep up the great work Anton! 😃

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Cheers Will...🙂

[@Jay_359]

your videos always make me smile thanks anton for making my day a bit better 🙂

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Your welcome Jay. I try and be informative and light hearted in my videos. I hope you have an encouraging week ahead. 😊

[@Dog-hl7yj]

I inspire to have the passion and enthusiasm you do its excellence

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Ta Luke...🙂👍

[@1skgbg]

Amazing video DoubleDeckerAnton, Thank you for the tour!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Cheers...😊

[@nivethanparipooranam9680]

There's a new 484 bus

[@nivethanparipooranam9680]

In Lewisham

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video. ☺️

[@samanthahurst5117]

Nice mini tour 👍

[@audibell]

Very clean bus

[@stuartbusdriver2038]

Excellent stuff Anton thank you

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Your welcome Stuart...😊

[@gauravjoshi9286]

Fantastic video Anton! Very interesting. Keep up the great work.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Thankyou Gaurav...👍

[@TheChiswickBusGuy2024]

Great video Anton

[@riogreciangeroge2609]

I love Enviro 400 buses

[@ashleighpyke]

Nice to see your wearing your shorts

[@TrainBoy-tf9gh]

Nice video Anton, I really love Enviro 400 Tridents.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I forgot that they call them Tridents. I keep thinking of the ALX400 as tridents.

[@Migz-Gaming]

I really like that bus

[@lawrencediangana]

Great Video Anton :)

[@sarahsrandomvideos6965]

Great video as always Anton. Some of the oldest buses at Medway are 2004 & the newest buses has USB charging ports & WIFI. Hope you keeping safe & well & you have a good weekend 😊😊

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, buses seem to last around 15 years, maybe 20 maximum. We have some new electric buses with wifi and charging ports.

[@sarahsrandomvideos6965]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton the wifi & charging can come in handy. It good London buses are starting to get wifi & charging points 😊😊

[@amangsarr7218]

Nice channel Of buses

[@etrazombanya-2821]

In my town, we have a few Enviro 400s (well Enviro400 bodies on Trident 2 chassis),l but Plaxton bodied darts are dominant here (as well as Enviro 200s and Tridents)

[@MajidTransportYT]

Even I’m Experiencing Low Legroom At The EXACT same seats as you said!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Lol...😂🤣

[@will_n775]

You see a few of these on the 89 and 178 in Lewisham, Nice video👍

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, there are a few of them still about at other garages.

[@coxallk32]

Much prefer the glazed window envrios than the older versions. Look so much better.

[@DSWBJ]

If you think that's old, down in Plymouth we have got 02 plate dennis dart spds and some 2000/2001 ex london volvo presidents. But nice to see this bus still going

[@fairingfans3575]

woohoo bus review is back 👏

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Lol...😂...yes...expect a few now and again.

[@Offical_RemyKWNicholls]

Don't worry Anton. You're not the only with the legroom problem, Whilst an Enviro 400 doesn't seem to bother me. I can't even get my legs in straight at the top front of a Gemini 2. And get this, although they stopped producing the classic ones in 2018, the 400 is actually OLDER then the Gemini, entering production in 2005, with the Gemini 2 not starting until 2009.

[@victoriagray5661]

Another great video Anton. All Enviros in my opinion are good in their own little way. It's a shame that some Enviros you see more of than others.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes Victoria, they are all unique in their own way. Some have different back windows and vents.

[@grozaphy]

Singapore is getting a 12.5m Enviro 500 3 door. Front and rear looks similar to this.

[@Ron_TTE]

Hey Anton! The comfy seats I call the “Pillow seats” because they are thick, but the uncomfortable ones I call the “Carpet seats” because it feels like a carpet on plastic. Lol

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Lol...😂

[@archiebrown8120]

Ikr

[@moocow4654]

Enviros are cool!

[@MatthewK421]

have to agree, they sound epic as well

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They are a Classic.

[@JubileeDi]

Nice video Anton. Hope you you staying safe during this pandemic. Do you like the London underground? If so whats your favourite tube line to ride on and what tube line you hate the most and also, your favourite rolling stock? I prefer the older E400s to be honest. Just like the sound of the trident 2 Keep up the good work👍

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Hi Di. I like the Victoria line as it's very quick. The piccadilly and Bakerloo are very old classic stock. Jubilee line is quite modern and central and northern are very warm to ride on.

[@jacksugden8190]

First time I came across those 400’s was on the 43 and 271 routs out of Holloway, they had destination blind handles in the cab, even today, find them cramp, issue with no bell if leaning over from the rear lower deck seats a little irritating, some of those 400 have suspension problems.

[@reeceplaster1532]

Nice video Anton. I’ve got a few buses in my local garages here in SE London that are 60 plates. Beats your bus in terms of age.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes Reece, I remember driving a few 60 plates here, before they were moved on. We had some 07 plates too.

[@will_n775]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton what were the 60 plates like anton?

[@user-kd5ih8ep7u]

I like the mmc bus

[@TheTransportHub17]

Nice video Anton. Didn’t realise you still had these at your garage.

[@southlondoner7169]

They’re for the 185 because it doesn’t go into ULEZ

[@TheTransportHub17]

@@southlondoner7169 Ah ok thanks

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

We have 1 or 2 running about. It's nice to have a few old buses still in service.

[@southlondoner7169]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton yeah there’s two of them at your garage which only do the 185

[@TheTransportHub17]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton Nice. Lol 2012 considered old now

[@chrishines6048]

The Enviro's in my area are pretty good but starting to show their age but they are pretty nippy when they get going

[@dionnefrancis-brown1533]

That’s Jamaican rum (Wray & Nephew) you found on your bus.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, I didnt realise it was actually 63% proof...that's some crazy strength of drink left on the bus...🥃🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FourTreeFour]

I just noticed you were at Lewisham! I thought you were in a bus garage. My friend lives very close here.

[@tcrpz]

out of all buses anton what would be you’re favourite to drive and most comfortable

[@matthewhegarty2873]

Lol you said the 75 buses were “non-hybrid” while it literally has a “hybrid cleaner air for London” sticker on it! 😂😂😂😂 it’s a SmartHybrid bus which is basically a Mild Hybrid with extra “smart” features! They’re quite nice buses to ride on I won’t lie, they’re quite fast and occasionally I have been on one and they Rev quite nicely like on the 25 at Ilford at one point the bus just started revving before the traffic lights changed! It was very nice!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, there are so many different kinds of buses, that I dont get to even drive.

[@matthewhegarty2873]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton oh well. Maybe one day

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

The older E400s have the kickdown

[@323tocanningtown]

Have a lovely day anton thanks for the videos. 1 question. Have you ever drove N15?

[@323tocanningtown]

Both operated by river road and Camberwell garages since Oxford circus is close to Camberwell and Romford Market is close to River Road

[@southlondoner7169]

It’s operated from River Road and Henley Road

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I haven't no, but I did travel home on it back in 2012-13 to East London/Goodmayes.

[@323tocanningtown]

I think you should try driving the N15 it takes you via picadilly circus, Trafalgar Square, Aldgate, Stepney, Limehouse, Poplar, Canning Town, Plaistow, Upton Park, East Ham, Barking, Becontree Heath, Queens Hospital, Romford Market

[@Lothianbusgamer21]

A bus I drive is the new E400 XLB it can hold 129 people

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

That must be a tri axle version. That is a very large amount of people onboard.

[@Lothianbusgamer21]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton yea but fun to drive in town

[@NathanS2022]

Great Video, talking of Enviro 400’s , do you remember bus ( SN12 AOW ) or ( BL61 ADZ ) or were they not from your Depot??? As they were from a company in London not going to name , but they have been transferred to Go-South coast in Poole ! One of them was a Volvo and the other was a Enviro 400 .

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I dont recollect these registrations at all. There were a lot of buses from around 35/40 London bus garages.

[@NathanS2022]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton if you look up them reg numbers online you will be able to see what they look like ! 😉🙂

[@will_n775]

Na mate SN12AOW was at WL and then moved to go ahead MB, BL61ADZ was at C after being at NP

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

Best buses left on the road now, everything else like the electric and hybrid are crap. Surprised Camberwell keep a couple of these just for for185s.

[@will_n775]

E400hs are good but other than that yeah, gonna miss b9tls when they go

[@5HADOW-The-Silverado]

the 06/56 plates Anton would of been the last of the old school Dennis Tridents with the 8.9l 6Cyl Cummins ISC225/260 Engines and would of been Euro 3 with a special Euro 6 exhaust kit..... Stagecoach South have a ton of them in daily service. alot quicker than the MMCs and a damn sight more dependable in harsher traffic/weathers.

[@leodc77]

lovely video anton i love the facelifted go ahead london e400's! defo my favourite buses what's the reg of this?

[@LX58CAA]

YX12***

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They have a nice style to them. Soft looking

[@LX58CAA]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton I agree

[@southernenthusiast7843]

Those MMC’s are called Smart Hybrids Anton.

[@LX58CAA]

Ye but they are diesel

[@southernenthusiast7843]

@@LX58CAA Thats correct.

[@Wolfzan.]

Great video! Anton, I like you very much and I like your video's, but you should change your socks to shorter ones. The socks in the video look a bit funny😎🙂🧦

[@westlondontransportwildlif5810]

Great video Anton and a nice tour of an older Enviro 400. I do like Enviro 400s but personally I'm not the biggest fan of the post-2010 E400s. I prefer the Enviro 400s made pre-2010 but that's just my opinion. Anyway great video and keep up the good work

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, they made quite a few variations on the enviro 400, with different rear window sizes and shapes and vents.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Imagine getting a Volvo B7L Wrightbody Streetcar

[@NextSound170]

For a lot of drivers who complain, you’re always cheerful. But up north we don’t have people leaving drink and stuff on buses, not all the time anyway lool

[@minecraftheaventgsgaming7960]

Enviro 400 Dyson

[@ahbazhaziq1358]

How do you buy the bus

[@Evolution.58]

Hi anton! Just wondering why you don't ever show the fleet code or full plate of your bus? Many other bus driver youtubers i watch are allowed to show these things so i dont see why you cant.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Thanks for raising this I have been filming for 5 years and i have to blur out anything such as company logos/full fleet numbers/full reg plate. Its disheartening i know, but this is all can do im afraid. 😕 Other youtubers working for different companies can film more than me. I'm grateful to still be able to film certain things. I can only do my best. 🙂 Social media policy applies. 📚📒📄

[@Evolution.58]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton understandable about the company logos and things but it's sad we can't even see your fleet code. Thanks for replying!

[@PhoenixAviation006]

1:21 Gorillas will deliver your fresh groceries to your house

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

😂👍

[@aalexazander]

its a shame that a lot of the older buses are now going, enviro 400s don’t even feel that old

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They do feel old next to the newer buses. The design is from 2005.

[@johanwagenaar9967]

Hello Anton, is it possible that you open a postbox for your channel. Not for fanmail but for improvenrnt of the channel. We cannot send you all ideas via the comments. Experts are limited because of rules from their empoyers Nobody can send you documentation or photo-material?

[@almilhouse9059]

The enviro 400 we have are 2007/08 in Dublin bus and they absolutely stink.... The latest ones are Hybrid, 2021 we started getting them. Cost around €450k and they got 3 Hydrogen powered ones to test out paying €800k each..... Also the EV class as we have they are so loud, engine noise is terrible inside. They were absolute rockets to go when we got them 1st

[@thebananacraft7298]

I should think it’s probably got about a year left before it gets moved out of London . Most buses where I work are ex London as they keep putting new rules in for London.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, it feels like it may depart London, or be used as a trainer-bus.

[@thebananacraft7298]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton well if you want to drive some 05 plate ex London buses come to my work place , But i rather like the 200 more the 400 are okay but there 16 years old know and the 200 are only 12 years old plus there faster too. I do wonder though what’s going to happen to al the new routematers

[@southlondoner7169]

I don’t think they’ll move yet tbh, there’s enviros that are 4, 5 and even 6 years older than it

[@PeteS_1994]

More than a year, it’s the early 07 to 09 Enviros that seem to have been phased out currently.

[@thebananacraft7298]

@@PeteS_1994 yeah as they have new air rules for London even though they pulled out all the trolley buses that where electric.

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

Are you a metro line driver Or Abellio?

[@Randomtv19645]

He’s a go ahead London driver

[@Itsmeh939]

Is that 88

[@gsmith2000994]

2 prams in a wheelchair space, Is that safe?

[@southlondoner7169]

Yes

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes, if there is no wheelchair taking up the space.

[@gsmith2000994]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton Fair enough, in Edinburgh that wouldn't be allowed for some reason. On the xlbs which does only have one dedicated space, your allowed 1 wheelchair with one pram/buggy but not 2 prams/buggies. I have no idea why. Most other buses has a dedicated space each for a buggy and wheelchair. Fortunately the council did a review on the xlbs and all new ones have 2 dedicated spaces, but still only allowed one in each even though you can fit 2 buggies in

[@morganbarrett3623]

I like the enviro 400 but I'm not a massive fan of them

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I like the variety we get to drive. Sometimes up to 4 types of bus, enviro and volvo.

[@-YY64YKB-EuV]

Rip alx 400 1997-2019

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

😢...yes...many are departing London for good...😭

[@-YY64YKB-EuV]

I miss them all the. Daf bodded Db250fl the b7tl and the DLA and Vla😢😩😭

[@-YY64YKB-EuV]

I’m legit crying thats how I feel

[@Enviri]

they left london in late 2019 or early 2020

[@-YY64YKB-EuV]

no

[@LX58CAA]

10 years aint old lol

[@thehandicappedtraveller500]

2007 e400 tridents are better these are very jerky my wheelchair moves forward when the driver breaks I'm happy we have the wright streetdecks and Mercedes citaro Diamond North West EX YourBus

[@mylestheepickid7487]

Poor old 2012 enviro 400 thay need a brake

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

They will be very soon. Expect retirement or driver training vehicle.

[@mylestheepickid7487]

Sad I wish thay have better brakes btw I’m going to school

[@mylestheepickid7487]

@@DoubleDeckerAnton Wish my Luke

[@mylestheepickid7487]

I mean luck

[@mylestheepickid7487]

or worse scrap

[@thehandicappedtraveller500]

those are the worst buses I hate em