Let's Explore... The 549 Bus Route!

[@jhtrains4087]

I could tell you a lot about the 549 when at Sullivans, first on its first day I got to the depot for 4 in the morning and cleaned AE27 which was allocated that day inside and out and it was best looking bus, shiny wheels as well, a week later I believe it broke down so they were looking for a bus to cover quickly, they asked me and a colleague what buses had the blinds so we said E57 which is a Double decker so they took that on the 549 for 2 trips, it didn't go well with TFL as you can imagine, there were usually I believe there were at least 5 drivers who knew the route, 2 that did it regularly and 1 that was spare, the 1 that's spare would normally do school runs or other service work so if there was a blow out they panic in the office and send someone out to cover who doesn't know it with a map and expects them to do it. The bus you got on AE23 I wish I knew as it needed a clean as that's known to have a big oil leak at the side at the back which I noticed, normally I would be concerned and a little annoyed that I didn't get to clean it so it would be nice for a video or picture but as I don't work there anymore I don't really care lol. I hope you enjoyed some what of the buses apart from the rattling and I hope you enjoyed the route.

[@londonbusfanrex]

If this was on Sunday, you could’ve used AE24 as it most of the time only does 327 and 327 is Monday to Saturday

[@jhtrains4087]

@@londonbusfanrex that would be logical

[@rikufryderyk]

thanks for sharing! very interesting

[@jhtrains4087]

@@rikufryderyk your welcome and if you need anymore info on anything Sullivans please let me know

[@londonbusfanrex]

@@jhtrains4087is there any withdrawn buses in their garage

[@OfficialTrainboy2598]

awesome video! sure made me laugh alot with all the little bloopers and outtakes in the video! thanks Riku!

[@GTransit]

Amazing video as always Riku, I really enjoyed recording this video with you! Love every aspect of this and it’s still very upsetting that the route is getting withdrawn in September, hopefully the new revised W14 is better!

[@rikufryderyk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SLR_Productions]

Unfortunately, the revised W14 will have PVR decrease to 2

[@Rntransport_enthusiast]

Nice video guys really liked it

[@usernamethatistaken]

Great video Riku!

[@TheDapTopEngine]

8:20 my fav part

[@DanielMeakin1]

Brilliant video come and see some of local routes ran by Redline buses of Aylesbury with a few ex London vehicles.

[@deborahdiggines3734]

Must do this ride B4 it retires🙂 & Oh my! U have London Bus Pal! My fave app😊

[@DISCOPlayz]

I'm planning to do the 549 very soon I've already done 217 W9 and 298 I did 298 yesterday and had a great time I've already put up some of my Videos already and man the amount of editing I've done is alot I guess the same with you as well anyways its always a great video as always keep up the great work!

[@ramyisthegoat]

Great joruney Riku!!! Im gonnna miss the 549 in my opinion and recorded it and unfortunately gonna be replaced by w14 from loughton !!! HOPE to meeet u guys on the last day of the 549 oparating in service before gettting withdrawn 😊!!!

[@TheBenji400]

Nice video Riku

[@londonbusfanrex]

Nice one did you know on Sunday 549 could use AE24 as AE24 runs on 327 and 327 is Monday to Saturday

[@elena_s]

😢 R. I. P

[@Morgansliftadventures]

How is this video already 2 months ago?! It's only a matter of time until 2025 arrives...

[@izanity9056]

Omg My local bus route :D

[@MorebusBuses]

oh what have i missed since i last watched riku? riku going out of context cutting their toenails? 😂

[@BusesFromHanworth]

549 will be missed!

[@Trainsteddy]

My local 549 , You will be missed buddy :(

[@KiwiWasGone]

seeing a PT company who also runs in my area of the Netherlands was a surprising thing haha, I thought Arriva only ran trains in the east of the Netherlands

[@elena_s]

This is for andrea 😂😂😂😂

[@SouthEasternTransportZUKT]

Nice video but the 549 is actually run by Stagecoach which was the previous operator before Sullivans And the route that Arriva have is the 217 from Turnpike Lane to Waltham Cross

[@usernamethatistaken]

Yes! I guessed it right

[@KensaiZen]

huh blue seats?

[@Denzelsworld]

are you gonna be on the final day of the 549 Riku?

[@rikufryderyk]

yes yes yes :)))) see u there.

[@mattpilgrim2607]

Can't believe the 549 bus is retiring! I will certainly be doing this bus before it retires on the 7th September.

[@TrainsAndBusesAroundNELondon25]

The engine is placed at the rear on every bus

[@itzsamplayz6046]

Please can you do u10. There's also a bus every 90 mins I think or 2 hours

[@Daniellovesbusesandtrains]

549 is operated by stagecoach

[@jacob-plays]

Hello Riku are you going to start at Loughton on the last day of the 549.Also quick question are you coming for the last day on the 549 before retirement?

[@rikufryderyk]

yes I am coming

[@jacob-plays]

@@rikufryderyk Loughton or south woodford

[@tdeghostoharry]

ples make a video abt the 62

[@Ron_TTE]

Umm 549 used to be with sullivan ta South Mimms, its now with Stagecoach from West Ham, not arriva or at south mimms. But when you filmem This, it’s with sullivan buses, I’m confused

[@rikufryderyk]

this was filmed last month

[@Ron_TTE]

@@rikufryderyk ah I see. Will you join godwin for one of his sullivan series videos??

[@mohibj]

U should do the R6 next

[@harryelliott4310]

London Bus Route 549

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

👀

[@ClassicVideos30]

So how comes online line is saying is operated by Stagecoach when it's Arriva someone had made a mistake or is Operated by both at the moment until it's Replaced with the W14

[@michellecoggan633]

I would love to meet riku

[@coastliner7009]

2:55 thats not an engine 😅

[@thetrainhornmaster9439]

Mistake made in the video 549 is actually now run by Stagecoach

[@allansheldrake4832]

@riku 549 is operated by Stagecoach

[@will13333]

Riku, i noticed you tapped on the bus using apple pay or something on your phone, but it had the child beep when scanned. Is it a certain type of card that only pays child fares on apple pay? Thanks, ps - great vid, very interesting!

[@rikufryderyk]

no, I have my Zip card in one of the sleeves of my phone case, but every time I put the phone next to the reader it triggers Apple Pay- of course it doesn't deduct any money from my bank account, phew.

[@will13333]

Ohh i see, thank you! Great vid btw

[@JB21K8]

I'm not happy that W9 is stagecoach and that 549 is arriva

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

Now it’s been withdrawn 😢 also why are you in school uniform

[@bethanphillips5715]

Hi how are you feeling today? From millie mai Louise Phillips

[@jordi7909]

RIKU U LOOK LIKE A SCHOOL KID AND UR UNIFORM LOOKS LIKE A SCHOOL NEAR ME CALLED S'T ANNS

[@elena_s]

😂 SL4

[@LILC63]

I’ve just seen the weirdest AI video of you singing the song ‘what is love’ on someone else’s KZbin video.. flying cars they said. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rikufryderyk]

what video was it, may I ask? 😁

[@LILC63]

@@rikufryderyk the title is ‘stepford_county_railway.mp4’, made by @MatStuff.

[@LILC63]

⁠@@rikufryderykstrange, I sent a reply but it was deleted. The video title was something along the lines of ‘Stepford_country_railway.mp4’, made by @MatStuff

[@TheDapTopEngine]

@@rikufryderyk Oh...... this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7Gd5x_l6mFa6s

[@robertwilloughby8050]

All I know about Buckhurst Hill is it's where the politician Dick Crossman was brought up. I don't think you're a political being, Riku! (But, if you are, get a copy of the Crossman Diaries!).

[@jordi7909]

Why r u guys dressed as ur going to prom??

[@rikufryderyk]

It’s school uniform

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

Why is bro filming in school uniform?

[@wajidthesuperstar7453]

who wants riku to do every tube station song(Elizabeth line edition) 🚇#purpletrain #tfl