Via Garibaldi 8 Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34851 Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, paulrivera said: I haven’t seen a single BxM3 trip cancelled in the last week and a half. Slowly but surely they have been making ground indeed. The BxM7 normally runs like every 8-10 minutes during rush hour. At least the wait times during that hour aren’t so bad if every third bus ends up missing. Outside of Staten Island, Eastchester Depot is seeing the majority of the cancelled trips now and Spring Creek as well, though Spring Creek has seen fewer cancellations over the last several days. The other depots with express service are generally ok. I am also looking into the tracking issues. There are a lot of BM express buses not tracking and I have to send over examples for them to dig into. Staten Island also has been having issues. It may be the equipment or just general dead spots. One other rumor swirling around now is that the wants to cut express bus service by 40%. I have not heard about such cuts. The only thing I've heard officially is that cuts may come in 2023, but this rumor above seems to imply service cuts sooner than that. Awaiting verification. Edited July 26, 2021 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34852 Posted July 26, 2021 7 hours ago, NBTA said: Interestingly enough, 0020 is on the B57, so the Proterras are still around. I actually rode this bus on the same route about an hour ago. I'm not sure which Proterras remain active, but they probably won't be around much longer. I wish NYCT could purchase these five buses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34853 Posted July 26, 2021 Just saw this bus stop on Google Street View... The street view is from November 2020 so I sincerely hope this has been fixed since then. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34854 Posted July 26, 2021 5 hours ago, paulrivera said: I haven’t seen a single BxM3 trip cancelled in the last week and a half. jinx. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerTheM7 Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34855 Posted July 26, 2021 Question, why do some C40LFs make a squealing sound? I noticed when I used to take the Bx21 it would be 50/50 chance if it would do that or not. I also ridden a bus where the noise cut out suddenly and then came back a few minutes later. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 26, 2021 Share #34856 Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, ParkerTheM7 said: Question, why do some C40LFs make a squealing sound? I noticed when I used to take the Bx21 it would be 50/50 chance if it would do that or not. I also ridden a bus where the noise cut out suddenly and then came back a few minutes later. I'm wondering the same thing but with the XN40s...and instead of a squealing sound, it's more like a ringing sound (like the Orion V CNGs). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34857 Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, P3F said: Just saw this bus stop on Google Street View... The street view is from November 2020 so I sincerely hope this has been fixed since then. Am I the only one that dosent see a problem? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34858 Posted July 27, 2021 Just now, Lawrence St said: Am I the only one that dosent see a problem? I don't either but when someone points it out, it'll probably be very obvious lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34859 Posted July 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lawrence St said: Am I the only one that dosent see a problem? 2 minutes ago, Snorunts said: I don't either but when someone points it out, it'll probably be very obvious lol. Q25 doesn't go to the Rockaways, sign is supposed to say Q22. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34860 Posted July 27, 2021 28 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: Q25 doesn't go to the Rockaways, sign is supposed to say Q22. Oh lol. I'm not as familiar with Queens. I thought the shelter was broken or something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAzumah Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34861 Posted July 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: One other rumor swirling around now is that the wants to cut express bus service by 40%. I have not heard about such cuts. The only thing I've heard officially is that cuts may come in 2023, but this rumor above seems to imply service cuts sooner than that. Awaiting verification. That may be the 2019 express bus reduction plan that was put on the shelf. That plan called for a headcount reduction of around 200 positions (1/2 at NYCT, 1/2 at MTAB). 40% is the right number for September. However, I think the MTA will have to do a general restructuring of how it operates express bus service. For starters, they will need a Monday-Thursday schedule and a Friday schedule. The Friday schedule becomes the "adjusted weekday" schedule for working holidays as well as the last week of December. Most routes would run every 15/20/30 minutes on Fridays. Amazon should get reverse peak express bus service to major transportation hubs. The buses are deadheading anyway. The cost to try it is very low. The MTA should seriously consider an express bus fare reduction, especially outside of rush hour. I think the appropriate off-peak fare is $4-5 each way. The appropriate rush hour fare is $5-6 each way. I think a lot of municipal and hospital workers would return to the buses at a lower price point. $6.75 is a lot to ask each way. Perhaps the MTA can offer a 20 trip Express Bus Flex pass for $100 that expires 30 days after purchase. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerTheM7 Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34862 Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Snorunts said: I'm wondering the same thing but with the XN40s...and instead of a squealing sound, it's more like a ringing sound (like the Orion V CNGs). Yea it’s weird, some buses make it some don’t 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34863 Posted July 27, 2021 4 hours ago, ParkerTheM7 said: Question, why do some C40LFs make a squealing sound? I noticed when I used to take the Bx21 it would be 50/50 chance if it would do that or not. I also ridden a bus where the noise cut out suddenly and then came back a few minutes later. I believe others have posted that that noise is generally a malfunctioning fan belt that makes it sound like the whole engine is about to explode lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34864 Posted July 27, 2021 My QM1 this afternoon had a B/O doing line training, so that's a good sign. Actually made me wonder...the B/O who sits next to the trainee and teaches him, is that just the regular B/O who would normally be doing that run, or are certain B/O's assigned to be line teachers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lornaevo Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34865 Posted July 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: My QM1 this afternoon had a B/O doing line training, so that's a good sign. Actually made me wonder...the B/O who sits next to the trainee and teaches him, is that just the regular B/O who would normally be doing that run, or are certain B/O's assigned to be line teachers? Yes and yes. So not all BO can be line trainers. They have to go through training from Zerega before they can be and they must have a daytime run. And yes they would train on whatever run they normally work for that pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34866 Posted July 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Snorunts said: I'm wondering the same thing but with the XN40s...and instead of a squealing sound, it's more like a ringing sound (like the Orion V CNGs). Some of them are prone to doing that on acceleration 3 hours ago, QM1to6Ave said: My QM1 this afternoon had a B/O doing line training, so that's a good sign. Actually made me wonder...the B/O who sits next to the trainee and teaches him, is that just the regular B/O who would normally be doing that run, or are certain B/O's assigned to be line teachers? That depends, sometimes you might not get the driver who holds that run and may just be filling in. Had that happen about three times during my line training. It does require extra certification to line train student operators but it pays a little extra when they do get assigned a student. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34867 Posted July 27, 2021 9 hours ago, JAzumah said: That may be the 2019 express bus reduction plan that was put on the shelf. That plan called for a headcount reduction of around 200 positions (1/2 at NYCT, 1/2 at MTAB). 40% is the right number for September. However, I think the MTA will have to do a general restructuring of how it operates express bus service. For starters, they will need a Monday-Thursday schedule and a Friday schedule. The Friday schedule becomes the "adjusted weekday" schedule for working holidays as well as the last week of December. Most routes would run every 15/20/30 minutes on Fridays. Amazon should get reverse peak express bus service to major transportation hubs. The buses are deadheading anyway. The cost to try it is very low. The MTA should seriously consider an express bus fare reduction, especially outside of rush hour. I think the appropriate off-peak fare is $4-5 each way. The appropriate rush hour fare is $5-6 each way. I think a lot of municipal and hospital workers would return to the buses at a lower price point. $6.75 is a lot to ask each way. Perhaps the MTA can offer a 20 trip Express Bus Flex pass for $100 that expires 30 days after purchase. We've already spoken with them about the fare. Circulated a petition and sent the petition to Gov. Cuomo. For now, no changes with the fare will happen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34868 Posted July 27, 2021 Question for the Staten Island folk and mods on the board: How often does an express bus appear in service on a local line? Often or rare? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34869 Posted July 27, 2021 12 hours ago, lornaevo said: Yes and yes. So not all BO can be line trainers. They have to go through training from Zerega before they can be and they must have a daytime run. And yes they would train on whatever run they normally work for that pick. Thanks, that's so interesting! Yeah, some of these guys don't seem like they would be good teachers LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34870 Posted July 27, 2021 8 hours ago, SoSpectacular said: Some of them are prone to doing that on acceleration That depends, sometimes you might not get the driver who holds that run and may just be filling in. Had that happen about three times during my line training. It does require extra certification to line train student operators but it pays a little extra when they do get assigned a student. Thanks, that's so interesting! Yeah, some of these guys don't seem like they would be good teachers LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted July 27, 2021 Share #34871 Posted July 27, 2021 I don't know what happened, but I get the impression that 7658's GPS was malfunctioning. It seemed to think it was in LIC and Greenpoint while heading south-southwest, neither of which make sense for the B41. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 28, 2021 Share #34872 Posted July 28, 2021 There's a bus at Manhattanville (4348) that still has a Kingsbridge logo... Ik Manhattanville is known for being slow on slapping decals on their buses, but this bus has been there for at least two years now lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted July 28, 2021 Share #34873 Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Snorunts said: There's a bus at Manhattanville (4348) that still has a Kingsbridge logo... Ik Manhattanville is known for being slow on slapping decals on their buses, but this bus has been there for at least two years now lol. Depot decal fell off. The unit did have MHV decals on both sides ever since it left The Bronx. Its common for decals to be placed on top of each other only for the new one to fall off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted July 28, 2021 Share #34874 Posted July 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, Snorunts said: There's a bus at Manhattanville (4348) that still has a Kingsbridge logo... Ik Manhattanville is known for being slow on slapping decals on their buses, but this bus has been there for at least two years now lol. I believe there was a Kingsbridge unit that had a Flatbush decal for a while. I forget the unit #. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted July 28, 2021 Share #34875 Posted July 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said: Depot decal fell off. The unit did have MHV decals on both sides ever since it left The Bronx. Its common for decals to be placed on top of each other only for the new one to fall off. Oh, so then I can imagine buses that have been all over the city having many stickers overlapping each other lmao. Now that you mention it, I think there was a NG from Yukon that was transferred to Manhattanville that still had a Castleton logo underneath... 😂 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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