Driving a coach bus with police escort

The school year has started and Fall of 2021 seems to be starting off with a bang. Our fleet is rolling again and we are trying to get back to being fully operational.
For me it means more time behind the wheel and less time behind a desk. A blessing and a curse at the same time.
On todays trip I had the pleasure of driving with Kelly O'Hara and Gary Crull as we provide a local shuttle service for our passengers through a two day period.
Join me and follow along for the adventure.
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[@DMSparky]

The roasted bus nut joke was funny 😁

[@jasoncrablephillytransitbo4633]

Nice Buddy!

[@BuckeyeJoeG]

I found the joke funny too. I perspire a lot so I could relate. Plus I drive a ‘cheese wagon’ school bus, no A/C.

[@jamesrhoden9902]

Right lol

[@levihoward4470]

1:50 roasted duck

[@levihoward4470]

I am a vegan and I’m had vegan sandwiches they ate slooooo good

[@SD45-ET44AC]

This is cool. We had a short skinny bus driver for a week in Ireland, he was great, what a positive attitude. He shared the traditional spiel but his extended commentary about how the past events shaped his homeland today. I have pictures, which I won’t share although he looks like a stereotypical “Leprechaun” except he never shared his gold.

[@danljohnston]

Driving that huge bus on those tight places looks incredibly hard, and incredibly fun! Amazing machines those buses. Great driving. Love the motor cycle cops.

[@Carlosrosario-mt1gd]

you ever seen a 4 car carrier lol or a double loaded tow truck

[@ohnolookwho241]

tight? lol you should see what we have to deal with in the UK, the spaces in this video look nice and spacious in comparison.

[@StalloneSiciliano]

Manhattan has those streets beat when it comes to tightness 😂. And not necessarily with buildings and sidewalks.

[@gakidomo9561]

@@ohnolookwho241 Come to Japan, it's even more tighter!

[@s3rye306]

​@@gakidomo9561THATS WHAT SHE SAID

[@Pretzel114]

James, this was awesome! I really enjoy watching your trip videos. Please give a thank you to the other 2 drivers for allowing me to have Jimmy Johns with you guys lol! Be safe.

[@The12thSeahorse]

Excellent videography.

[@seanfleming7080]

Funny story when Illinois played Nebraska in 22 I had a little paint transfer with that bus when I pulled I. With the Illinois team at memorial stadium. It was either that one or the sleeper Illini wrapped bus

[@Slaterinshades]

Omg I can't wait until I become a bus driver

[@libinwangsegundacanalsecon3848]

Me as well I can't wait to be bus driver as coach driver or public bus driver and it's so cool until me is 18 years old :D

[@StalloneSiciliano]

I did a 3 bus move once from Nassau ny to coney Island, one of the chaperone's husband was a big shot in the NYPD, and his friends from Nassau have us an Eckert from the school to the baseball stadium. They had us on the bell parkway. to this day, the most fun I've had behind the wheel of a bus.

[@kootybear]

This was the same when flying back from Iraq twice. Thank you very much for the video.

[@yuGaMeMiX]

First time viewer here! I believe it only takes one click, one video to hit that subscribe button. This one is it! Really enjoyed it!

[@FNPanacakes]

First time watching man, already subbed.

[@JWangvlogs]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Roger_Stenning]

Just found this channel; I work as a driver on London Buses (in the suburbs, currently), and am surprised you don't have to wear a high-vis vest in the depot? Also - yeah, food and coffee :) Buses run on diesel, drivers run on c o f f e e 🤣 Cheers from south London, UK :)

[@paulwright9106]

I am glad you can understand the 2 way radio .

[@stevedavenport1202]

At my former company we had exactly 1 skinny bus driver out of 50...lol

[@johnwright327]

Thank you for the tribute to Lt. Landers, his job was his life. He was in the pinnacle of his career commanding a new unit that focused on mental health needs that police deal with. He was also the area’s bomb squad commander and all around good guy. Tragically his life was taken by a drunk driver. The impact he had on law enforcement in central Illinois will last for a very long time.

[@DrAntoineDBusby]

Bro drove that bus like it was a mini van. Superb driving skills!!!

[@JWangvlogs]

Thanks! 😃

[@9300cadet]

I drove the lead bus of 4 buses filled with the family members of firemen who died in the world trade center collapse. We were taking them to the unveiling of the names on the firefighters memorial. We had state police escorts in each state from the Port Authorities headquarters to the hotel in DC. When we got to Maryland we also had secret service escorts. It was quite the drive. We were able to go 75 to 80 mph going thru the Baltimore tunnel. They escorted us right into the parking lot of the hotel we were all staying in while there for the weekend. It was an honor to be able to be the lead bus for such an occasion.

[@castletransport]

no that was a funny joke. I liked it. Awesome video again James. Loved it. I heard a great joke the other day. I used to be a banker, then I lost interest

[@Jayrushing2299]

I’m from there good videos keep the work man

[@claysibert]

Had no idea you had this channel, but I’m glad KZbin decided to show it to me! Love Motorcoach World!

[@stevedavenport1202]

It is his original channel.

[@johnwright3710]

The blue may be my favorite as well.

[@MrPete81]

You got me sub'd from 1:33 :D Great video sir, much respect!

[@jcp411]

LOL, same here!

[@JWangvlogs]

Thank you

[@TVJAY]

I love your music selections!

[@mawa2119]

Let's Go Fighting Illini!

[@maxelbaz419]

U deserve at least 50k subscribers. I really enjoyed this video

[@JWangvlogs]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mrmosk2011]

I have never been escorted as a driver or a passenger. Thanks for taking me on the ride.

[@starcruze328]

We do a lot of escort driving as our company is the motorcoach provider for our local NFL team. Yes, it's fun, but you still have to keep your head on a swivel looking out for four-wheelers who might not be paying attention (or just driving like knuckleheads). A HUGE tip of the hat to the CHP motor officers (and all officers everywhere) who do such an awesome job of getting us from point A to point B!!!

[@cadeobrien4222]

1:02 was really cool cause of the engine

[@_Jin_Kim_]

Great editing. Love being able to see a glimpse of a motorcoach driver :)

[@johnwright3710]

I cant decide between the Orange or the Blue bus. They look great!

[@JWangvlogs]

My favorite is the blue one

[@icewizzard666]

Great vid James, loved the humour at the start lol. So nice to see your wife and kids - more importantly they brought you food, always good! How cool was that to have a police escort - but what an honour though! One trip you won't forget!

[@user-ph2gx4ce6q]

Very cool to see locations around C/U I'm familiar with, even though I've lived most of my many years about 700 miles away.

[@JWangvlogs]

Nice! Did you used to live here?

[@user-ph2gx4ce6q]

Many family members did-W Charles in Champaign and S Vine in Urbana. I spent many memorable summer months as a kid visiting them and the family farm in Mansfield.

[@brianwest2394]

Thanx, J for letting me drive thru you. I love the over-the-shoulder cam. I will never get to do this myself. Keep up the great work.

[@gerryglaser1521]

Good to have you back. Buses and food the perfect vlog content. More please!

[@DeadLegMedia]

Fellow Toyota guy here (T4R) beautiful rides(s)! I worked DPS for THE Ohio State University for a while and the bus escorts for events and game days were so fun.

[@YohnnyHUB]

The crew seems so cool. Love it.

[@noahdziadyk3412]

i see your guys busses everywhere. pretty sure i rode on one when i was in school

[@toysworld8706]

The buses from far way it look likes a Setra topclass bus

[@technerd880]

You are amazing at getting cool shots of everything. Love the video

[@realrico02]

So kool long waited video😀 keep these coming‼️

[@berylwhite2983]

Excellent job 👏 keep up the great job 👍

[@Bitonic]

😂 keep rolling dude, nice video ..greetings from a norwegian not skinny busdriver 🤣

[@natethegreatvlog]

Amazing content James

[@jjaagg5050]

We love Jimmy John's! The number 9 is my fav!

[@philipsamuels526]

Great to see you back to work

[@Fabi_72]

Hi , I love to drive with the bus , we always go to Lloret de mar with solar tours from holland , is so relaxing, Al I have to do is sit and relax , and enjoy the ride 🥰 greets from holland Fabienne 🌷

[@dreiser92626]

Awesome Video! I enjoyed it keep it up when you can, and stay safe.

[@stephanhollinger64]

That's what's up RESPECT I can't wait to get behind the wheel of the coach and go n get it

[@darius91915]

Woow its been a long time I really enjoy your videos hope for more.

[@AHMx1995]

Another great video!

[@larsalexanderalfsenaasen7493]

I love these, keep it going :)

[@philipsamuels526]

That was cool with the Police Escort. Nicely Done!!!

[@JohnWagnerVideos]

I love your video style and the work you put into the shots such as you backing out of the garage at your house. The whole video flows nicely.

[@JWangvlogs]

Thanks John. Appreciate it.

[@OK-ty5ek]

Going to tell her happy Florida Astro travel tours and Park buses thank you

[@robmoffat5097]

I had a chance to do this once, during the G20 summit in Ottawa. We were a two-coach charter with the RCMP riot squad. What a rush.

[@chewiesof]

More videos like this!

[@gibsy4843]

I think I was more focused on that clean asf unmarked explorer than anything else in the video, gyah damn 😂

[@lenniedavis1294]

First time here and I enjoyed this video. Subbing.

[@JWangvlogs]

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

[@christopherricardo5001]

This video was amazing loved it ! Love all you’re video you’re great

[@JWangvlogs]

Thanks Christopher. Comments like these are what keeps me making more

[@michaelrocker9000]

Hey James I'm already on your other channel. Didn't know you had this one. Police escorts. Been there done that a few times.When I was running charters in the DC Metro area I would do the "Honor Flights". These were flights that carried WW II veterans free of charge. We would pick them up at National Airport in Arlington VA. We would always get a police escort from there right to the WW II Memorial but once we arrived we were on our own. One time while at the Lincoln Memorial 3 of us were parked on the back side of the block. Everything was fine for almost an hour. Out of nowhere this overweight woman US Park cop. came up to my bus and started going off on the group leader telling him to move the bus. I saw this and asked her why she was yelling. I told her I was the driver and she growled at me to move the bus. I said I couldn't. I had the only coach with a wheelchair lift and that my passengers were WW II Vets that were over 90 years old. That didn't phase her in the least. I could see steam coming off the top of her head.. I asked for her supervisor twice. When she did it 5 minutes later 2 park police ride up on horseback. I told them what was going on and they then told the woman to back off. I highly doubt she ever severed and she showed a total disrespect for those that did. Her sargent was a Marine Vet and was totally understanding. He waited around when the groups were getting ready to load up and just about thanked everyone of them and assented me with loading those in wheelchairs. The other 2 coaches also had wheelchair VETs but they were able to get on under there own power. Those wheelchairs were folded and place in the back of my coach. It was a long day and at the end they all went back to National Airport and flew back home. Delta Airlines flies the vets along with an escort for no charge. DC is a strange city when it comes to police. There is at least a dozen or more from the local MPD to all the different federal agencies.. This was a major snafu when it came to Jan 6 2021. The capitol have their own police and MPD could not respond to the capitol just the surrounding areas. Lots of confusion. .

[@waiclarke8213]

I loved that joke at the start.

[@JWangvlogs]

Hey thanks! My wife accuses me of making too many dad jokes.

[@markbassingthwaite8510]

Did a few police escorts back in the day. One time was one of the vehicles coming across a rolled over coach with numerous injuries. My bus was 1/2 full. My passengers were put in the back and the front half became a triage area. Then got an escorted to a trauma centre. Another occasion, drove flat out from Niagara Falls to Toronto Airport to evacuate a 747 plane with a bomb threat. No police escorted, but dispatcher told me I wouldn't see any police. Got to the airport just as the plane landed, then the fun began for the next 4 hours. Did several other police related work incidents and no matter what you did, nothing negative would happen. Just following the direction of a police officer - lol

[@bad0dour230]

Underrated channel. If I could give you some advice, it would be great if you subtitled the or their bus drivers talking through the radio, because their kinda hard to hear. Other than than that it’s a great vid! You earned a Subscriber 🎉🎉

[@JWangvlogs]

Hey BadOdur. Thanks for the comment. Thats a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely start doing that.

[@MoistFart007]

I always enjoy your videos. I recently starting driving field trips for the school district I work for and we get football trips that go to the Dallas Cowboys Ford Center as well as FC Dallas' Toyota Stadium. It's pretty awesome and you inspired me to take that on.

[@JWangvlogs]

Thanks for your comment! This put a smile on my face. Appreciate you taking the time to write!

[@bilbovii3285]

I just love that your co-workers support you thorught this and I really like the chill about your videos. Well, this is a first for me so you decerve a sub from me. Continue to bring up such good content. I'm loving it!

[@JWangvlogs]

Thank you 🙏

[@donalddodson7365]

The best of both worlds for me: I spent quite a few miles driving ambulances as well as school busses. Thanks for bringing us along ... would have enjoyed breakfast with you guys, too. ;-)

[@JWangvlogs]

If you are ever in the area. I'll take you out to lunch

[@donalddodson7365]

@@JWangvlogs Keep imagining 2022 as a year of the Great Road Trip. I look forward to it! Likewise if you come to San Diego, CA

[@CrownHeightsTightBK718]

I just had a police escort for the University of Houston football team yesterday and having a police escort is so cool!

[@JWangvlogs]

Its exhilarating isn't it!?!?

[@CrownHeightsTightBK718]

@@JWangvlogs Absolutely

[@terrencebonner5626]

Nice ride 👌

[@Ron-DeSantis2028]

My granddad does this, but for like 5 different small companies. He lets them park all their busses in his yard

[@rickconway6986]

Yes James it was funny!

[@hendrikpruiksma9832]

Nice truck you hef Toyota hullix❤

[@wilsonwongisme]

You really inspiring me James .I’m a bus driver from Sydney .i love my job and you make me more enjoy what I am doing .Thanks James .Please keep upload more vlog about your work .cheers mate

[@JWangvlogs]

Thank you for the kind words. Always nice to hear from a fellow bus driver. Be safe!

[@drewcasner6529]

Police escorts are cool! I was part of one a few years ago in Jacksonville FL. My son’s marching band was part of the halftime performance at the Taxslayer bowl. There were about 30-40 coaches as well as myself driving the band equipment truck. We met at a local high school for rehearsal and then we were escorted to the stadium on local streets and the interstate. Pretty cool to be a part of it

[@actemple3282]

Super cool 😎

[@JWangvlogs]

Thanks Adam!

[@DHSFEMA]

I’m so glad as a New York City Bus Operator we don’t check the oil and all the other dirty stuff.

[@Masachia]

I can't believe they didn't like the Vito! It's such an awesome sandwich. The Vito and the Bootlegger are the only two I every really get from JJ's. Also you are spot on about the bread. I've had several people tell me they don't like the bread there. I say they don't know what they are missing. Also nice production quality. Good use of camera angles and what not. It almost feels like a live video when you are driving and a bit of a 3D experience. Peace.

[@lynnleavitt478]

i love the Vito, but have it with mayo AND oil and vinegar also. you're absolutely correct about the bread.

[@merrittvillekid]

I used to drive military runs and it was cool having the military escort the bus but this is cool as well

[@magicalfingers36]

Police escorts are always fun lol, I think the best escort I had was in Greenville NC for an ECU vs Townsend Game

[@gabelofi]

You have some real talent driving that bus in those areas. Holy moly... Hats off to you my man.

[@joshua03]

Another Great Video Done by J Wang, Glad to see the fleet moving again. Are we gonna see more content Coming out?

[@JWangvlogs]

I have a few trips coming up that I will definitely be Vlogging. So hopefully if all goes well.. Yes! Definitely!

[@billclements3879]

O’l Kelly 😉😉😉😉😉😊… he never misses a meal 😂😂😂🤔🤭😉😉😉, hey brother

[@goldenretrieverplayz8873]

9:12 made my heart stop

[@KiloDev]

No dude that joke was hilarious

[@JWangvlogs]

haha thanks Kilo. My kids and wife accuse me of making too many dad jokes.

[@williamparker3765]

Nice video, I have never driven a coach certainly a twin axel, but I have driven long artic trailers, I was an Class One HGV driver in the UK. But I must express my concern over parts of your driving, using the palms of your hands to steer at times and adjusting the height of the steering wheel while the coach is in motion.

[@medrepug1680]

I miss these videos Mr Wang

[@JWangvlogs]

More coming. Sorry for the long pause

[@thatdudeRAY87]

Rest in peace lueutenant Landers

[@AlconburyBlues]

I appreciate the intro for a fallen LEO. But FYI "In honor of..." is if the person is still alive. "In memory of..." is when they passed away.

[@albertl6963]

Hope you are well james

[@robleeg]

I miss driving my coach bus here in Atlanta. They just paid too low. I was making $16.48/HR. I'm definitely looking again. Drove a city bus 2 years as well

[@kenesufernandez1281]

❣️

[@marklapointe48]

Hey James, amazing video both the production and content. And great respects to Lt. Landers! Does Peoria operate the two Illinois buses for the university? Or how does that deal work? Beautiful coaches btw!

[@JWangvlogs]

Hi Mark. Thanks for your kind words. We have four buses painted in that livery. Two orange two Blue. We typically use them for U of I Athletics. But when they're not being used for the University, we put them on other trips.

[@marklapointe48]

@@JWangvlogs Thanks! That would be very cool to get a U of I bus on an unrelated trip

[@davidboyd7494]

Remember that Jimmy Johns came from Charleston - Eastern Illinois University.

[@collyergoodman4418]

How much does a brand new MCI j4500 Prevost h3-45 and Vanhool Cx-45 cost. Looking to start my own motor coach company. Have been trying to ever since I was 5.

[@mclauc1999]

An escort really wasn't needed for most of these trips. What's wrong with the coaches just making their way to wherever they need to be without police having to stop traffic? They shouldn't really need their sirens on, this is not an emergency. As a driver myself in the U.K., we just drive where we need to go. If that means sitting at a junction and waiting our turn, so be it. We are no more important than other road users. Other than that, I do love the coaches, they look incredible and very comfy to drive.

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

I think the sirens and horns were added in post, the sirens weren't sped up like the video was in spots.

[@ranabhaipersaud8886]

I would really love some more POV. I have driven MTA buses, but never a express or coach bus, and would love to know the experience. Right now, I operate trains, but I would love to see your POV. Thanks!

[@ranabhaipersaud8886]

Also, if you have any questions to ask about NYC and MTA transit, you can feel free to ask me, ANYTHING.

[@theAmazingDavidKidd1]

@@ranabhaipersaud8886 what's the best and worst route

[@Qrail]

James. Try a Presidential Motorcade. That was a fun trip during the Reagan and Clinton time frame. I had the White House Press on board.

[@Blackwater_House]

I once drove, at the request of police, under police direction, with a police escort and without the proper licence, a 1938 London double decker bus. The police wanted it moved and I was willing to drive it “under police direction” even though I didn’t have a bus endorsement on My commercial heavy vehicle licence. In the passenger area behind Me I had 4 police officers, upstairs I had 8 police officers and surrounding Me I had 8 police officers on motorcycles escorting Me. Two weeks after My drive, the Department of Motor Vehicles requested I bring My commercial heavy vehicle licence into their office so that an endorsement for double decker bendy buses could be added to My drivers licence, following a request from police. At the time We didn’t even have double decker bendy buses in Our state.

[@lyriclewis5247]

Keep doing that jokes really funny.

[@Soldier4yah77]

When you asked have you ever seen a skinny bus driver? I said yes. 2 ppl In fact. Tho both had two different issues going on in that particular bus yard in my city. One woman who had moderate hip dysplasia she can’t afford to gain weight so to not cause injury to her hips she took very good care of herself and another was an older woman who was very lean with a very athletic body type she was an avid long distance runner who enjoyed cycling and long distance endurance running as a hobby when she’s not driving. So yes, the rest of the drivers are sadly overweight I’m on that path myself so I need to take care of myself. Bus driver weight gain is real. Best shape I ever was in I was working at some dead end warehouse unloading trucks in the middle of a hot summer and for 10 hours straight I had to lift boxes and sweat like hell but it didn’t pay very well sadly. The work was good but pay was horrible.

[@weishen5938]

So much fun dog.

[@aneufeld4]

I'm a 5'11" male weighing 150 lbs lol. But that doesn't mean I love to eat!! Great video!!

[@JWangvlogs]

Lol good point

[@aneufeld4]

@@JWangvlogs Quick question; I'm thinking about opening a gofundme to raise money to buy a used coach and provide traportation at a donation charge for my local community/churches. Good or bad idea?

[@JWangvlogs]

@@aneufeld4 So I think anyone who wants to own a coach should do what ever they can to get one. But Understand that the cost of the coach is just the beginning. There is a lot of money that's involved in owning one. And if you want to save your self the headache and cost of constant maintenance. then buy a newer one. Preferably a 2015 or newer!

[@aneufeld4]

@@JWangvlogs thank you for your insight!!! Greatly appreciated!