Harry Posted September 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2014 A Nassau County bus smashed into a Papa John's Pizza after it vaulted the curb in Queens early Saturday, witnesses said. The bus was heading west down Francis Lewis Blvd. in Hollis near 90th Ave. when it suddenly swerved right, jumping the curb and crashing through the pizza joint's entrance around 1:25 a.m., Shah Ahmed, the restaurant's manager said. Ahmed, 35, said he was getting ready to close shop when the bus came flying through the take-out station. "I was inside cleaning when suddenly I heard the sound like a bomb blasting," Ahmed said. "My take-out station is gone."Read more: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2014 Daily News states "B54" but B54 is no where in Queens. Maybe Daily News meant "n24". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted September 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 20, 2014 That bike probably had something to do with it. As crappy as NICE maintenance is I know the 3G's don't just go flying into things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted September 20, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2014 For all we know, that bike could have also been just tied to a pole or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 20, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 20, 2014 That manager is pretty dumb. Is he the owner of the place too? I had just lost my business or my livelihood, I would not standing there posing in front of the scene as if it was totally cool, not unless he stands to gain something from the "unfortunate incident". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY1635 Posted September 20, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2014 For all we know, that bike could have also been just tied to a pole or something similar. How? Francis Lewis around Queens Village is a straight road. There's no way that the bus driver would suddenly swerve right unless he was trying to avoid hitting something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtrainBlues Posted September 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 20, 2014 The only bus running at 1:30am down Francis Lewis Blvd would be the n6. The n24 does not run that late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted September 20, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2014 The only bus running at 1:30am down Francis Lewis Blvd would be the n6. The n24 does not run that late. He just wanted to pickup a pizza he ordered & thought it was a drive-thru window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted September 21, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 21, 2014 It's awful. I think I have feeling it properly maybe bus driver was trying to avoid hitting either bad motorists; bad cyclists (delivery cyclist included) or J-walkers.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted September 21, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 21, 2014 That manager is pretty dumb. Is he the owner of the place too? I had just lost my business or my livelihood, I would not standing there posing in front of the scene as if it was totally cool, not unless he stands to gain something from the "unfortunate incident". What does he care, he's just the manager. It's not like the restaurant is closing or he needs to pay for the repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted September 21, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 21, 2014 What does he care, he's just the manager. It's not like the restaurant is closing or he needs to pay for the repairs. Well that's what I'm wondering about. The store has to shut down to undergo repairs, so either he's out of a paycheck if he's just the manager or maybe he'll be reassigned. I would assume the later with that big smurk on his face. Sometimes with those small franchise operations, the manager can be more than just the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted September 21, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 21, 2014 Well that's what I'm wondering about. The store has to shut down to undergo repairs, so either he's out of a paycheck if he's just the manager or maybe he'll be reassigned. I would assume the later with that big smurk on his face. Sometimes with those small franchise operations, the manager can be more than just the manager. Lol. I've seen some places operate out of a rear entrance or whatever during renovations, might not be a total loss. My guess is he will still get paid one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted September 22, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 22, 2014 For all we know, that bike could have also been just tied to a pole or something similar. Updates. A Nassau County bus struck and injured a 22-year-old bicyclist who rode through a red light in southeast Queens early Saturday morning, before the vehicle crashed into a Papa John's pizza restaurant, the NYPD said. The N6 Nassau Inter-County Express bus was traveling north on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens Village through a green light shortly before 1:30 a.m. when it swerved unsuccessfully to avoid a bicyclist who was traveling westbound on 90th Avenue, police said. The bus then crashed through the front door of the pizza chain, which was closed at the time. The bicyclist, who was not identified by police, was taken to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and treated for a broken jaw, injured wrist and ribs and a possible collapsed lung. A preliminary investigation by the bus company indicated the bicyclist was on his cellphone at the time of the crash, according to NICE spokesman Andy Kraus. The NYPD could not confirm that detail. The three passengers on the bus, as well as the driver, were also treated at North Shore for minor injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Dover Posted September 23, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 23, 2014 Updates. In addition to hating taxi can drivers, I despise bicyclists as well. When I used to drive for Access A Ride, I was in Brooklyn going up Ashland Pl and when I got to DeKalb Ave, I came up to an intersection (with a green light) and these two kids came flying across DeKalb right in front of me on their bikes. Had to slam on the brakes just to stop from hitting them. Pair of real geniuses. Now what do you suppose would've happened if I did hit them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biGC323232 Posted September 23, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 23, 2014 He just wanted to pickup a pizza he ordered & thought it was a drive-thru window. LMAO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted October 3, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 3, 2014 Thank god it was only a Papa Johns! That manager is pretty dumb. Is he the owner of the place too? I had just lost my business or my livelihood, I would not standing there posing in front of the scene as if it was totally cool, not unless he stands to gain something from the "unfortunate incident". If he was the franchisee he's probably thanking whoever he prays to that the insurance money is going to bail out his poor decision of buying a Papa johns... Well that's what I'm wondering about. The store has to shut down to undergo repairs, so either he's out of a paycheck if he's just the manager or maybe he'll be reassigned. I would assume the later with that big smurk on his face. Sometimes with those small franchise operations, the manager can be more than just the manager. Nah, they'll just have him work somewhere else for the time being. I don't know about their company structure or the need but he could always be used to cover vacations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted October 4, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 4, 2014 Thank god it was only a Papa Johns! If he was the franchisee he's probably thanking whoever he prays to that the insurance money is going to bail out his poor decision of buying a Papa johns... Nah, they'll just have him work somewhere else for the time being. I don't know about their company structure or the need but he could always be used to cover vacations... Or he could go to work for NICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R160 7 Train Posted October 5, 2014 Share #18 Posted October 5, 2014 Or he could go to work for NICE. Die NICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q113 LTD Posted October 10, 2014 Share #19 Posted October 10, 2014 Oh no, it has to be the Orion VII NG with NICE paint scheme. Looks like money is needed for repairs and repainting. I bet if that was a Orion V CNG, they should not bother to repair it since all the Orion V CNG from NICE are near retirement and replacement stages. They will be like "screw that, the bus is already in the retirement stage anyways." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted October 12, 2014 Share #20 Posted October 12, 2014 Oh no, it has to be the Orion VII NG with NICE paint scheme. Looks like money is needed for repairs and repainting. I bet if that was a Orion V CNG, they should not bother to repair it since all the Orion V CNG from NICE are near retirement and replacement stages. They will be like "screw that, the bus is already in the retirement stage anyways." NICE needs buses so if it can be repaired for a reasonable rate, assuming repairs wouldn't = or exceed the value of the bus the bus they may repair it. Although NICE wasn't at fault I wonder if their insurance will pay for the repairs? NICE could sue the bicyclist and get a judgment but unless he's well off they'll probably never recover the money for this. On a side note, I wonder who will be on the hook to repair the store? NICE's insurance or Domino's insurance? Sucks for both of them, thousands and thousands lost because of one idiot! NYC needs a bicyclist license, cause an accident like this and it's revoked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1995 Orion V CNG Posted November 24, 2014 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2014 Any status on #1867 and for that matter #1732? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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