FlushingFlash Posted December 30, 2009 Share #26 Posted December 30, 2009 We are not talking about the cost to repair the IFU (Integrated Farebox Unit) we are talking about fare revenue. Noflex forget arguing with these Bus Bunnies its useless they all think they know so much when all they do is stalk buses to take pictures of them and argue with us BO's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycbusfan Posted December 30, 2009 Share #27 Posted December 30, 2009 One thing that I have seen happen that really surprised me is that ENY sent out a bus on the B82 for the AM rush. Once it was time for that driver to get relived another driver took the bus and did his run with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w8Hou Posted December 30, 2009 Share #28 Posted December 30, 2009 We are not talking about the cost to repair the IFU (Integrated Farebox Unit) we are talking about fare revenue. No, I know its different topic but MTA does cost money to fix a junky fare boxes. They dont really clean or fix the problems of the farebox very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted December 31, 2009 Share #29 Posted December 31, 2009 Here is the thing, We have over 6,000 buses, one bus isn't gonna make the loose that much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messino Posted December 31, 2009 Share #30 Posted December 31, 2009 Here is the thing, We have over 6,000 buses, one bus isn't gonna make the loose that much money. Its LOSE not LOOSE! LOOSE is when a screw comes loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennyj17 Posted December 31, 2009 Share #31 Posted December 31, 2009 Like stated before The MTA would rather keep service normal for YOU and lose the fare of the trip or 2. As far as the MTA losing money, 7 out of 10 people have unlimited/transit check metrocards. The last 3 of the 10 have pay per ride 2 of them have transfers on their card or are transferring to another bus or train. So ultimately the MTA not losing as much as you think. I was just going to say how many people are using Unlimiteds and or Student/SeniorCitizen MetroCards..and the other half Transfering to/from the subway or another bus......If the broken fare box was on one of the Crosstowns in Manhattan the MTA is probably losing next to nothing, since most people transfer to/from those buses. But i have been a victim of missing transfers, last week I went from the subway at TSQ taking the R to the E at Qns Plaza to the Q5 @ Jamaica to get home and the bus deducted another fare instead of taking the transfer...I swiped @ TSQ around 5:35 and got on the bus @ 7:05, so the transfer should've still been there. I was too tired and wiped out to argue about it with the driver. I have an Easy Pass Metrocard, and the transactions are posted so once I get around to it, I'll give them call for the credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBus65 Posted December 31, 2009 Share #32 Posted December 31, 2009 But i have been a victim of missing transfers, last week I went from the subway at TSQ taking the R to the E at Qns Plaza to the Q5 @ Jamaica to get home and the bus deducted another fare instead of taking the transfer...I swiped @ TSQ around 5:35 and got on the bus @ 7:05, so the transfer should've still been there. I was too tired and wiped out to argue about it with the driver. What is arguing with the B/O going to accomplish? Nothing. Let him or her do their job and direct your inquiries to 311. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noflexdont Posted January 1, 2010 Share #33 Posted January 1, 2010 If that happens again, you losing your transfer kindly tell the bus driver what happen and ask if you can get a transfer. On the back of the transfer there is a Metrocard Customer Service phone number. Follow the instructions on the back which are. 1) Pay the fare,which you did 2) note date and time(On back of the transfer) 3) Bus route and direction (This should also be on the back, but double check it) 4) Bus number(Also on the back) Contact : Metrocard customer claims 2 Broadway D11.152 New York, N.Y. 10004 tel. (212) 638-7622 Mon-Fri, 7a.m-11p.m Sat-Sun,9a.m-5p.m Hope this helped someone;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armax1980 Posted January 1, 2010 Share #34 Posted January 1, 2010 The MTA only takes a bus out of service when there is a problem that affects the safety of the driver and/or passengers. Broken fareboxes don't present a safety problem. It doesn't matter if people swipe their metrocards or not the MTA already pocketed your money when you bought or refilled the card. The pocket change people dump into the fareboxes don't even compare to the amount used on metrocards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted January 1, 2010 Share #35 Posted January 1, 2010 Its LOSE not LOOSE! LOOSE is when a screw comes loose. Oh, we've got a few of those here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBus65 Posted January 1, 2010 Share #36 Posted January 1, 2010 We do,most of you just watch. That is unfortunately what makes even the most avid bus fan unaware of what goes on for real when it comes to the ins and outs of the transportation. That being said, I still love all you guys so please don't be too upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messino Posted January 2, 2010 Share #37 Posted January 2, 2010 Oh, we've got a few of those here too. Yeah I have a few that keep coming loose, gotta get some Loctite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted January 3, 2010 Share #38 Posted January 3, 2010 Noflex forget arguing with these Bus Bunnies its useless they all think they know so much when all they do is stalk buses to take pictures of them and argue with us BO's Long as they don't take their shirts off, and start rubbing their nipples, licking their lips, while dry humping the bus they are taking pics of, let them be my friend. Just let them be......... Of course you drive them, just like the other B/O's on here, and formerly what I did. We know the rules, we know what we suppose to do, but we also know the reality of how the system actually works.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share #39 Posted January 3, 2010 Long as they don't take their shirts off, and start rubbing their nipples, licking their lips, while dry humping the bus they are taking pics of, let them be my friend. Just let them be.......... Whats your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted January 3, 2010 Share #40 Posted January 3, 2010 Long as they don't take their shirts off, and start rubbing their nipples, licking their lips, while dry humping the bus they are taking pics of... I've seen it. It's not pretty. I must've went through $10 worth of Pepto-Bismol that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted January 3, 2010 Share #41 Posted January 3, 2010 Yeah I have a few that keep coming loose, gotta get some Loctite! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted January 3, 2010 Share #42 Posted January 3, 2010 Long as they don't take their shirts off, and start rubbing their nipples, licking their lips, while dry humping the bus they are taking pics of, let them be my friend. Just let them be......... Of course you drive them, just like the other B/O's on here, and formerly what I did. We know the rules, we know what we suppose to do, but we also know the reality of how the system actually works.......... Do people honestly get hard-ons over buses like that? Come on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted January 3, 2010 Share #43 Posted January 3, 2010 I was wondering about the bus fare machines that are broken. Why is allowing B/o's to drive buses with a broken fare machine? Aren't there other buses at the depot that has a working fare machine? The is loosing lots of money doing this. People are getting on for free & this bus can be giving rides to 500 people in the entire day for free. Stopping this will not only get lots of money back but will also give mechanics the time to fix these machines. Just be happy your gettin a free bus ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted January 4, 2010 Share #44 Posted January 4, 2010 Do people honestly get hard-ons over buses like that? Come on!!! To some, buses are So Spectacular........... I was just a-joking-n-a-pokin some fun, at those who love the "sexy" bus........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #45 Posted January 30, 2010 Okay, I see just wants to keep loosing money & have the kids suffer with Metro Card & service cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted January 30, 2010 Share #46 Posted January 30, 2010 Long as they don't take their shirts off, and start rubbing their nipples, licking their lips, while dry humping the bus they are taking pics of, let them be my friend. Just let them be......... Of course you drive them, just like the other B/O's on here, and formerly what I did. We know the rules, we know what we suppose to do, but we also know the reality of how the system actually works.......... lmfao! Now that's a very disturbing visual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted January 30, 2010 Share #47 Posted January 30, 2010 The MTA only takes a bus out of service when there is a problem that affects the safety of the driver and/or passengers. Broken fareboxes don't present a safety problem. It doesn't matter if people swipe their metrocards or not the MTA already pocketed your money when you bought or refilled the card. The pocket change people dump into the fareboxes don't even compare to the amount used on metrocards. Exactly, chances are the person is going to transfer to another bus or to a subway anyway. A broken farebox is the least of their worries. I've been on a few buses with broken fareboxes, but I still needed to take the subway. So I really didn't save anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #48 Posted January 30, 2010 Exactly, chances are the person is going to transfer to another bus or to a subway anyway. A broken farebox is the least of their worries. I've been on a few buses with broken fareboxes, but I still needed to take the subway. So I really didn't save anything. You would have if you had jumped the turstile, Maybe:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted January 30, 2010 Share #49 Posted January 30, 2010 Um, why? I don't care what you would do, I'm not taking a chance of getting a ticket for fare evasion for $2.25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #50 Posted January 30, 2010 Um, why? I don't care what you would do, I'm not taking a chance of getting a ticket for fare evasion for $2.25. If you do that on SBS, it is $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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