IAlam Posted April 6, 2022 Share #36576 Posted April 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Did the MTA ever loan buses to the WMATA? In the description of this video it says that bus 2656 (Castleton X3-45) was seen on a subway shuttle for the dc metro back in 2017. Didn’t find any pictures or videos of it though. I think based on the description the person is saying the last time they road a Prevost in general was an MTA Prevost. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted April 6, 2022 Share #36577 Posted April 6, 2022 2 hours ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: That video description said "I enjoyed this bus as this was only my second time riding the X3-45 (and first time with Greyhound, I previously rode an MTA NYCTA unit back in Summer 2017 (#2656)". Just now, IAlam said: I think based on the description the person is saying the last time they road a Prevost in general was an MTA Prevost. I just realized that. My bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAbus677 Posted April 6, 2022 Share #36578 Posted April 6, 2022 For the shuttle bus this weekend, what division bus depots will the MTA use? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 6, 2022 Share #36579 Posted April 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MTAbus677 said: For the shuttle bus this weekend, what division bus depots will the MTA use? Last weekend BK, Manhattan and BX depots worked the shuttle. Maybe this weekend will be repeat of that. Edited April 6, 2022 by trainfan22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted April 7, 2022 Share #36580 Posted April 7, 2022 Potential New Flyer strike could put bus orders in danger of delays per this article: https://knsiradio.com/2022/04/05/new-flyer-workers-authorize-strike/ Source: KNSI Radio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted April 8, 2022 Share #36581 Posted April 8, 2022 Just saw an S52 with two extra flashes on the destination sign, “MSG3” and “MSG4”. Does anyone know what those mean? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46Dover Posted April 8, 2022 Share #36582 Posted April 8, 2022 I thought it interesting to see MCIs from MTA Bus on some routes like the SIM23/24 (almost said X23/24) on 495 in New Jersey. I’m assuming they’re displaced from whatever garage got the new (yuck) Prevosts? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted April 8, 2022 Share #36583 Posted April 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, 46Dover said: I thought it interesting to see MCIs from MTA Bus on some routes like the SIM23/24 (almost said X23/24) on 495 in New Jersey. I’m assuming they’re displaced from whatever garage got the new (yuck) Prevosts? Charleston Depot also has MCI CT’s (2013) I’ve personally spotted at least 2 MCI CT’s in Manhattan in the SIM23/24. I know people have their own opinions on the prevosts but they are good transit OTR buses and with more transit agencies ordering prevosts you will see more of them. With exception to the new seating arrangement that everyone is not pleased about the current batch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted April 8, 2022 Share #36584 Posted April 8, 2022 34 minutes ago, Future ENY OP said: Charleston Depot also has MCI CT’s (2013) I’ve personally spotted at least 2 MCI CT’s in Manhattan in the SIM23/24. I know people have their own opinions on the prevosts but they are good transit OTR buses and with more transit agencies ordering prevosts you will see more of them. With exception to the new seating arrangement that everyone is not pleased about the current batch. The seating is one problem yes, but that isn't the only problem. The step layout is awkward, leading to many people falling when boarding the bus. The seats are also too low to the floor. Overall, cheap and poor design, and I don't see them holding up as well as the MCIs did. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted April 8, 2022 Share #36585 Posted April 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: The seating is one problem yes, but that isn't the only problem. The step layout is awkward, leading to many people falling when boarding the bus. The seats are also too low to the floor. Overall, cheap and poor design, and I don't see them holding up as well as the MCIs did. Ahh. This portion here I didn’t know. Thanks for the update on that one. I’ve personally haven’t been on the newer prevosts yet. However, I do plan to board on one in the near future to my trips to Pelham Bay. Personally, I just wished when and MCI reunited a while back more CT’s could of been ordered and the ones that got sent to held up very well. Uncertain if those units have retired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted April 9, 2022 Share #36586 Posted April 9, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 9:45 AM, Future ENY OP said: Ahh. This portion here I didn’t know. Thanks for the update on that one. I’ve personally haven’t been on the newer prevosts yet. However, I do plan to board on one in the near future to my trips to Pelham Bay. Personally, I just wished when and MCI reunited a while back more CT’s could of been ordered and the ones that got sent to held up very well. Uncertain if those units have retired. I wouldn't say all of that.... Those MCIs are beat to death now. Two have caught fire and some have been retired due to mileage/new bus replacement. The only thing good about them is that they are fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted April 9, 2022 Share #36587 Posted April 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Cait Sith said: I wouldn't say all of that.... Those MCIs are beat to death now. Two have caught fire and some have been retired due to mileage/new bus replacement. The only thing good about them is that they are fast. Copy on that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36588 Posted April 10, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 8:32 AM, Via Garibaldi 8 said: The seating is one problem yes, but that isn't the only problem. The step layout is awkward, leading to many people falling when boarding the bus. The seats are also too low to the floor. Overall, cheap and poor design, and I don't see them holding up as well as the MCIs did. Eh, they'll probably be retired by 2035-36. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36589 Posted April 10, 2022 Anyhow, is anyone aware of a reason as to why the MTA won't put the cuomo scheme on the older XD40s, LFS's, C40LFs, and O7 NG/3Gs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36590 Posted April 10, 2022 Just now, Joel Powers said: Anyhow, is anyone aware of a reason as to why the MTA won't put the cuomo scheme on the older XD40s, LFS's, C40LFs, and O7 NG/3Gs? Because there's no need to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36591 Posted April 10, 2022 Just now, Snorunts said: Because there's no need to. But don't they want to get rid of that old 2000s era scheme? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36592 Posted April 10, 2022 19 minutes ago, Joel Powers said: But don't they want to get rid of that old 2000s era scheme? Because there's no need to put it on buses that's approaching their retirement age....waste of money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R179 8258 Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36593 Posted April 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Cait Sith said: Because there's no need to put it on buses that's approaching their retirement age....waste of money. Speaking on retirement age. Is it a mandate to retire a bus when they reach 12 years old. What if it’s still doing good in its 12th year. Do they still retire it because of its age. For Example the RTS we’re here a good amount of time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36594 Posted April 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, R179 8258 said: Speaking on retirement age. Is it a mandate to retire a bus when they reach 12 years old. What if it’s still doing good in its 12th year. Do they still retire it because of its age. For Example the RTS we’re here a good amount of time As far as I know, there is no current mandate to retire bus at the MTA by 12 years of age, but that might change in the coming years giving the fact that they are retiring NG hybrids from the 2009-2010 timeframe. NICE seems to being doing at as they have been retiring NG CNGs for sometime now and I suspect the MTA will follow. Once the electric buses have taken over by 2040, it will likely be only 12 years as battery replacement is nearly half the price of the bus itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36595 Posted April 10, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 8:56 AM, Future ENY OP said: Charleston Depot also has MCI CT’s (2013) I’ve personally spotted at least 2 MCI CT’s in Manhattan in the SIM23/24. I know people have their own opinions on the prevosts but they are good transit OTR buses and with more transit agencies ordering prevosts you will see more of them. With exception to the new seating arrangement that everyone is not pleased about the current batch. The HVAC system on the new batch is pretty cr**py, too. I don't know if it's the unit the ordered or not, but almost nothing blows out of the vents on the sides by the window or from the overhead ones, even if the B/O has the system and the overheads turned on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36596 Posted April 10, 2022 29 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: The HVAC system on the new batch is pretty cr**py, too. I don't know if it's the unit the ordered or not, but almost nothing blows out of the vents on the sides by the window or from the overhead ones, even if the B/O has the system and the overheads turned on. Probably more Specification errors like the seats lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36597 Posted April 10, 2022 43 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: The HVAC system on the new batch is pretty cr**py, too. I don't know if it's the unit the ordered or not, but almost nothing blows out of the vents on the sides by the window or from the overhead ones, even if the B/O has the system and the overheads turned on. That is all supposedly automatically controlled, so on cold days, the bus shouldn't be freezing, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36598 Posted April 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: That is all supposedly automatically controlled, so on cold days, the bus shouldn't be freezing, etc. I find it an issue in the summer, where I will be sweating on the bus. WInter seems okay 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36599 Posted April 10, 2022 Is Hale also going to be part of the Manhattan fleet to using the Novas in-case of winter storms? Or that the amount of Xcelsiors they have are fine in case the M15-SBS needs 40 footers out of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted April 10, 2022 Share #36600 Posted April 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: I find it an issue in the summer, where I will be sweating on the bus. WInter seems okay We shall see. I haven't used them enough in the dead of summer to say. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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