FlashThunder

23 hours ago, DCTransitFilms said:

They're probably knocking out the remaining 5200s and sending their MCIs to other garages. I did hear that Fairview wants to become an all-articulated garage but thats just a rumor.

NJT needs to retire the low 5200's ASAP. Saw few on 154 today and they looked like they are beat to hell and held together by a duct tape

5 hours ago, Cait Sith said:

I still don't understand why Fairview has MCIs, those things are horrible on all of their lines.

I'm thinking the same thing. Every time I see a D4500 on Bergenline Ave as 156/159, I wonder how much time is lost from people trying to get on and off the bus 

Some bus drivers treat the D4500's as if it is a Dodge Challenger... I swear, some bus drivers are wild out there

20 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

It seems that NJT's fare system will be getting an upgrade starting Jan 13th, drivers will no longer handle electronic or printed tickets.

If this means using the scanner on the buses, I expect dwell time on Blvd East will skyrocket...

Basically, it's not going to get built in our lifetime...

16001 was spotted at PABT as 194 on 9/16. Is it permanently at Wayne now? 

As a lifelong rider of 166, all I can say is "Finally" to seeing 166T express on Sundays. The Blvd East and the crowed to the city on Sundays can make things dangerously crowded on 166.

Saw bunch of XD60's and NABI buses chilling at Vince Lombardi lot on Friday (8/11). Any idea why there were there for? Does Medowlands garage have space issues now? 

Is Fairview getting help from other garages other than Meadowlands? Spotted 5706 on 156 today at Bergenline Ave. 

6 hours ago, 553 Bridgeton said:

Septa has the same readers as well do. Njt is finally catching up. I hate how njt test things in one place. Njt is still afraid to tell people they can’t pay with a 20. 

It makes me laugh to see Oradell drivers giving face to passengers on Blvd East who gives $20 bill for a ride to "city" or "Port Authority"

45 minutes ago, nightmare402 said:

 

 

119 short turn

Having an OCD for destination signs, I'm confident that NJT can program the sign as Jersey City JFK BLVD-61ST into two lines.

But then again, I don't make the destination signs. 

I really wonder how the D4000's are actively running out of Oradell. I had the liberty of riding one today on 166T, and boy, the bus can still haul ass on the Turnpike. 

NJT finally updated the destination sign for 355 to NY. Instead of New York being on two lines, it takes up the entire destination sign (just like your standard 114 NEW YORK). 

As a lifelong rider of 166, I am very happy to see off peak addition of 166T in both direction, especially the last 166T on Saturday is at 11:50 PM.

Also, many Oradell bus operators seem to add the decamp destination sign, on top of their run.

i.e.: 166: New York Local -> 191D New York Express 

Since when did 165 have following destination sign? Also, where does it end? 

165 EMERSON

I'm amazed to see those D4000 still running on 166. Looks like those buses will fall apart any second at Blvd East.

I think today has to be one of the most memorable ride on Blvd East.

166 Local bus somehow managed to stop at every single stop and pick up passengers from 79th street to North Marginal Road. Last passenger did get off at North Marginal Road!

I debated whether I should get a lottery but realized that I've used my luck for the year...

Westwood garage has its own garage stickers now. Spotted them on 21321, 21314.

It looks similar to Egg Harbor Garage sticker, but with blue background and new MCI cruisers. 

Saw a NABI on 166T 2 weeks ago. Thank goodness it was on 4PM run into city and it was the only time in 20+ years of riding NJT where I've seen a non MCI 166 in service. 

Lol im a eht driver and i know all legs on the 166 even did a 166X cuz they needed a driver BAD lol

I even helped an Oradell driver on 166X. He just didn't know which exit to take on the I-95, but knew the rest of the way from Englewood and on...

Spotted 7476 doing 166 local today, and this is not the only time I've seen buses from Howell do 166 runs. I wonder if it moved up to Oradell...

Seen 5326 on the 126....and 7108 on the 320. Looks like Meadowlands is yanking buses for service.

or maybe bit desperate. Seen NABI's on 128 tonight from 5200's, 5300's and 6200's (where did this come from...?)

Why does QM3 not have any off peak trips? I've always wondered that. Has this been discussed here before?

Saw some D4500's/4000's at Meadowlands graveyard where old CNG buses are stored. Any reason why they are there?

(except for the bus that got destroyed by fire in Old Bridge)

Howell's beginning to push the 9000s out. 9043 is on the 124, 9031 was on the 324 a few days ago.

Maybe that's why I saw a 9000's with Howell decal on 166T....