The kneeling sound of 4405 is really loud, I was able to hear it from about a block and a half away and still sounded louder than as if I were standing next to any other bus
1) Sooo...
Are you proposing two routes to run via Macombs Road? The stops on Macombs Road are lightly used by current Bx18 passengers.
2) Bx11 service is heavily used along Highbridge and Washington Heights. If this service is unavalable, most people will go to the Bx35 which is bad enough during the weekdays, The Bx35 currently has to skip both 169st and Jerome Ave at times due to overcrowding during the morning rush.
3) The Bx3 is definetly needed along the portion of University Ave between Grant-174 and Tremont Ave
A bus operator on the Bx33 was removed from their bus this afternoon at Walnut Ave and 138st by a superintendent after being caught texting and driving. From what I heard, the bus operator was not fired on the spot. I also heard that he ran a red light while texting and almost struck a pedestrian. A friend of mine had to pick up his bus from 138st and Walnut Ave and operate it on the Bx36 which cause him to be late. Bus number was 7714. Goes to show that there are many idiots out there.
Off topic, but 7714's farebox malfunctioned later today.
I just spotted 4876 and 4892 headed towards Zerega on the Cross Bronx Expy
4876 was flashing "New Flyer" on the destination sign
4892 was flashing "UPDATED 8-16-11" on the destination sign
Best bet is the Bx36 mainly between 2-6pm
With the new pick, I'm not sure what time the operator who pulls out C40's almost everyday would be where but he tends to drive very fast, especially when he is limited
I rode 7819 twice yesterday and didn't notice until the second time I got on the bus that there were several wires sticking out next to where the bus operator enters the code.