trainfan22 Posted October 3, 2020 Share #32126 Posted October 3, 2020 I think only mental health visits are done via Zoom or over the phone, every other medical visit is still done in person. The hospital I go was doing therapy and psychiatrist visits over the phone at the peak of the pandemic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R10 2952 Posted October 4, 2020 Share #32127 Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) On 10/2/2020 at 12:43 PM, B35 via Church said: Any big ass cockroach in NYC, people call waterbugs - regardless if they fly or not. ================= Anyway, it's news to me that the M15 short turns at Houston & the Bx7 short turns at Isham.... Lol at the moment when a BL-8 & a Bx10 (in this case) tried to simultaneously make that U-turn at Mt. St. Vincent..... IDK what either of them were thinking, but the MTA/Bx10 driver eventually let up & gave way to the Bee-Line driver.... Always heard stories about roaches on in-service buses in the Bronx back in the day; was lucky enough to never encounter it myself. And yeah, the southbound Bx7 been short-turning at Isham for as long as the eastbound Bx10 been short-turning at Broadway. On 10/2/2020 at 1:38 PM, B35 via Church said: They may not blatantly say it, but that is the underlying message being conveyed with that.... The next shit is going to be to convey to people that they should gun for WFH jobs; further dictating how people should live their lives..... On 10/2/2020 at 2:58 PM, WestFarms36 said: There are people who can’t afford a Hotel Room to self isolate, or live in a single bedroom apartment with multiple family members which makes it impossible to self isolate which can sometimes lead to multiple people in that household to become infected. Telling a person who barely makes ends meet to get a car is nothing but an insult and there’s little that the city/state have done to mitigate that real problem. On 10/3/2020 at 10:23 AM, checkmatechamp13 said: Yeah I don't see how a doctor is supposed to check your temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure, etc through a Zoom call. And things like breathing (e.g. wheezing) that might not be so apparent through the Zoom call (and never mind if you actually need blood/urine collected) Agreed on all these points; the other thing that bothers me is how many of the people touting these "new normal" measures try to shout down any dissenting voices. Pretty sure that's not what democracy is supposed to be all about. 23 hours ago, trainfan22 said: I think only mental health visits are done via Zoom or over the phone, every other medical visit is still done in person. The hospital I go was doing therapy and psychiatrist visits over the phone at the peak of the pandemic. I don't think videoconferencing will ever be an adequate substitute for in-person mental health sessions. Been a lot of articles about people who have committed suicide since March because they lost their jobs, couldn't get access to the care they needed, and so on. One of the main reasons I'm against continued lockdowns, actually. Edited October 4, 2020 by R10 2952 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBTA Posted October 4, 2020 Share #32128 Posted October 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, R10 2952 said: Always heard stories about roaches on in-service buses in the Bronx back in the day; was lucky enough to never encounter it myself. And yeah, the southbound Bx7 been short-turning at Isham for as long as the eastbound Bx10 been short-turning at Broadway. Agreed on all these points; the other thing that bothers me is how many of the people touting these "new normal" measures try to shout down any dissenting voices. Pretty sure that's not what democracy is supposed to be all about. I don't think videoconferencing will ever be an adequate substitute for in-person mental health sessions. Been a lot of articles about people who have committed suicide since March because they lost their jobs, couldn't get access to the care they needed, and so on. One of the main reasons I'm against continued lockdowns, actually. I feel like establishments like schools should be closed (high COVID transmission places), but a general lockdown? Nah, that's gonna make all of us go insane in the membrane again. Suicide is usually the first option (or at least that I can think of) that people go to when they give up in life. Back on but off topic, just saw 5569 in all its unwrapped glory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous85 Posted October 4, 2020 Share #32129 Posted October 4, 2020 Is there some sort of maintenance facility near MacArthur Airport? I always see a variety of MTA/NICE buses around there, the other day I even saw a new-ish looking WMATA New Flyer, I had to do a double-take, wish I could’ve got a pic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted October 5, 2020 Share #32130 Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Infamous85 said: Is there some sort of maintenance facility near MacArthur Airport? I always see a variety of MTA/NICE buses around there, the other day I even saw a new-ish looking WMATA New Flyer, I had to do a double-take, wish I could’ve got a pic. Atlantic Diesel on Veterans Memorial Hwy-Ronkonkoma 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted October 5, 2020 Share #32131 Posted October 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Hound said: Atlantic Diesel on Veterans Memorial Hwy-Ronkonkoma Why are they referred to as that and Northeastern Bus Rebuilders (NEBR)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 6, 2020 Share #32132 Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) The LFS HEV 22 has a different seating layout, on the middle left side of the bus: it's somewhat of a theater seating structure. Edited October 6, 2020 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBTA Posted October 6, 2020 Share #32133 Posted October 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Calvin said: The LFS HEV 22 has a different seating layout, on the middle left side of the bus: it's somewhat of a theater seating structure. That bus's apartment is on the M100, as it's only been on that line since around 6 in the morning to about midnight, and it's doing it again today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted October 6, 2020 Share #32134 Posted October 6, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 9:17 PM, danielhg121 said: Why are they referred to as that and Northeastern Bus Rebuilders (NEBR)? Because that's the name of the actual companies at those facilities. Like how the Nova facility in Secaucus is actually Academy Bus' BodyRite facility.. same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mine248 Posted October 6, 2020 Share #32135 Posted October 6, 2020 Did #22 got pulled from service? Tracker doesn’t see to be tracking #22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 6, 2020 Share #32136 Posted October 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, mine248 said: Did #22 got pulled from service? Tracker doesn’t see to be tracking #22 The bus will run as needed. It's currently right now on the Bx3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted October 7, 2020 Share #32137 Posted October 7, 2020 Never expected the Quill 3800s at MTAB, let alone JFK. Losing those before the 6700s is even stranger. MTAB hasn't had lead acid NGs since the 129x demos in '07. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted October 7, 2020 Share #32138 Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, MHV9218 said: Never expected the Quill 3800s at MTAB, let alone JFK. Losing those before the 6700s is even stranger. MTAB hasn't had lead acid NGs since the 129x demos in '07. 3802 is currently on the Q7. That one and 3806 entered service today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted October 8, 2020 Share #32139 Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Cait Sith said: 3802 is currently on the Q7. That one and 3806 entered service today. i was just saying to a co-worker the other day that I'd bet money the 38xx's & low 39xx's will end up at bus company before it's all said & done... jeez, even if it's not permanent. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted October 8, 2020 Share #32140 Posted October 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Cait Sith said: 3802 is currently on the Q7. That one and 3806 entered service today. Are the digital info screens set up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted October 8, 2020 Share #32141 Posted October 8, 2020 Just now, Snorunts said: Are the digital info screens set up? That I don't know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidoNewLook Posted October 8, 2020 Share #32142 Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) Since when have there been mask dispensers on SI Express buses? Saw a bunch of them on Prevosts driving down the SIE yesterday, finally figured out what they were. Edited October 8, 2020 by RapidoNewLook 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32143 Posted October 9, 2020 Looks like JFK routes will be the bus fan hotspot over the next couple of days to catch those remaining 6500s before they are scrapped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32144 Posted October 9, 2020 33 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: Looks like JFK routes will be the bus fan hotspot over the next couple of days to catch those remaining 6500s before they are scrapped. and with the upcoming 3800’s going to JFK. Jamaica is going to be a hot spot to fan. Most of those buses already fit with OMNY readers + screens. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32145 Posted October 9, 2020 5 hours ago, RapidoNewLook said: Since when have there been mask dispensers on SI Express buses? Saw a bunch of them on Prevosts driving down the SIE yesterday, finally figured out what they were. Like a week and change now, iinm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32146 Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) On the express buses, does the white line get moved like the local buses blocking off 1-3 rows of seats for the bus op's social distance? Edited October 9, 2020 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBTA Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32147 Posted October 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Future ENY OP said: and with the upcoming 3800’s going to JFK. Jamaica is going to be a hot spot to fan. Most of those buses already fit with OMNY readers + screens. This potentially means that the NGs days in the Bronx are slowly coming to an end as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32148 Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, NBTA said: This potentially means that the NGs days in the Bronx are slowly coming to an end as well. Let’s see about that. You might be right.. I feel those Bronx NG’s need to be Fresh Pond, Manhattanville bound. If the can slowly scrap those 64/65/66xx OG’s from Fresh Pond and East New York. East NY received 8 buses from Ulmer Park on Wednesday. Hopefully, more XD’s pop up from UP to EN and now throw FP into the mix. Edited October 9, 2020 by Future ENY OP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32149 Posted October 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, R179 8258 said: I understand that UP is sending Xds to phase out the OGs but what is UP getting in return ? UP has a decent amount of XD’s so they can afford to lose some to East New York and Fresh Pond. Plus, some of those OG’s do need to go. Granted, East New York and Fresh Pond do a great job with maintenance on those buses. However, it’s age of those buses unfortunately they do need to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted October 9, 2020 Share #32150 Posted October 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Future ENY OP said: UP has a decent amount of XD’s so they can afford to lose some to East New York and Fresh Pond. Plus, some of those OG’s do need to go. Granted, East New York and Fresh Pond do a great job with maintenance on those buses. However, it’s age of those buses unfortunately they do need to go. UP had hella extra buses after they received the XD60s for the B1. They received 28 buses so they can easily lose about 35-40 and not be short, especially with covid level ridership. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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