BUS - Random Thoughts Thread

[Kingsbridgeviewer382]

5 hours ago, NBTA said:

6196 just got into an accident on the M103, hopefully everyone’s okay. Currently on citizen, says that people are trapped on said bus. 

The two people in question were the bus driver and a 97-year old passenger, both taken to the hospital. The bus jumped the curve at 58th St, but its unclear if the driver was attempting to make a right turn (which shouldn’t be the case as the driver would of gone in the wrong direction) or if something else happened. All this comes from a Pix 11 report earlier.

 

[trainfan22]

Earlier today, XD60 6005 had to removed from service in Flushing due to brake problems. Dispatcher told everyone to get on the following bus which was 6004.

[trainfan22]

Just seen on the local news that an wheelchair rider got robbed ON an Staten Island local bus (S40) . The bum took 250 dollars from the man's shirt pocket, IDK why he was carrying 250 dollars in his shirt pocket. That's what wallets are for if you must carry physical cash for whatever reason.

[trainfan22]

There are currently three S62s bunched up ferry bound. Traffic is horrible on Richmond Ave today

[checkmatechamp13]

4 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

There are currently three S62s bunched up ferry bound. Traffic is horrible on Richmond Ave today

On Richmond Avenue (deadheading from the Yukon Depot) or on Victory Blvd?

[trainfan22]

49 minutes ago, checkmatechamp13 said:

On Richmond Avenue (deadheading from the Yukon Depot) or on Victory Blvd?

On Victory Blvd. I was stuck in traffic on Richmond Ave on an Ferry bound S44. I thought about transferring to the S62 and saw the buses bunched up on the app. The traffic was on Victory Blvd too, once my S44 passed Victory Blvd it was smooth sailing on Richmond Ave.

 

Still ended up transferring to the S48 since I never rode it during the daytime and I have been wanting to fan that route.

[QM1to6Ave]

On 8/28/2022 at 11:16 PM, trainfan22 said:

Just seen on the local news that an wheelchair rider got robbed ON an Staten Island local bus (S40) . The bum took 250 dollars from the man's shirt pocket, IDK why he was carrying 250 dollars in his shirt pocket. That's what wallets are for if you must carry physical cash for whatever reason.

He might have issues using pants pockets if he is in a wheelchair and has disabilities, but yeah, that is asking for trouble. 

[Calvin]

Changes on the Q35 aside from the summer pick, instead of 20-minute waits during the weekends between Rockaway Park and Riis Park, they are 10 minutes behind one another during the afternoons. 

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Y'all rocking with this new Bx41 Local schedule??

https://new.mta.info/document/88916

[MysteriousBtrain]

10 minutes ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

Y'all rocking with this new Bx41 Local schedule??

https://new.mta.info/document/88916

I don't even know wtf I was even looking at......

[trainfan22]

1 hour ago, BM5 via Woodhaven said:

Y'all rocking with this new Bx41 Local schedule??

https://new.mta.info/document/88916

Looks like they only put the schedules for the hawk runs.

 

 

MTA could get away with this too, as I'm sure riders who ride BX41 during the day and early evenings don't look at the online schedule. If I was a betting man 99% of BX41 riders just show up at the bus stop and wait for the bus to come.

Reminds me of someone who complained about an error on the online timetables of the Frankin Ave Shuttle If this was an express bus timetable or an local route with long headways all day (like the Q67 for example) then this would be an issue.

 

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the TA only put the hawk schedule on purpose on some a$$ hole tip, with their line of thinking being no one checks for the online timetables for the daytime/early evening BX41 anyway lol. Basically they was aware of the error and didn't care to correct it.

Edited September 6, 2022 by trainfan22

[RSMG106]

Here's something weird. I decided to head to Woodhaven, and went to the first pick-up on the QM12 route (Metropolitan Avenue-71st Road). I waited for the 10AM final trip into Manhattan. When it came time, it didn't arrive at it's time. At first I thought it was slightly delayed, but suddenly the QM12 bus into Manhattan was on the opposite section of the avenue. This means that I wasted this trip for nothing, and I didn't get a chance to ride the express via Yellowstone. As a result, I went back to Woodhaven Boulevard, and took the QM15 back into Manhattan. Based on the schedule, the QM12 that goes into Manhattan starts at 71st Road. I'm assumed that the B/O didn't see me, even though I was at the stop, or that he seemed to didn't care at all, and skipped me. This was the first time that I had this issue when a run skips the first stop on it's route. It is rare, but express operators should pay attention to the schedule, and stop at the first pick-up before going to the other stops, if there is someone at the first stop.

Edited September 7, 2022 by RSMG106

[NewFlyer 230]

On 9/7/2022 at 12:35 AM, RSMG106 said:

Here's something weird. I decided to head to Woodhaven, and went to the first pick-up on the QM12 route (Metropolitan Avenue-71st Road). I waited for the 10AM final trip into Manhattan. When it came time, it didn't arrive at it's time. At first I thought it was slightly delayed, but suddenly the QM12 bus into Manhattan was on the opposite section of the avenue. This means that I wasted this trip for nothing, and I didn't get a chance to ride the express via Yellowstone. As a result, I went back to Woodhaven Boulevard, and took the QM15 back into Manhattan. Based on the schedule, the QM12 that goes into Manhattan starts at 71st Road. I'm assumed that the B/O didn't see me, even though I was at the stop, or that he seemed to didn't care at all, and skipped me. This was the first time that I had this issue when a run skips the first stop on it's route. It is rare, but express operators should pay attention to the schedule, and stop at the first pick-up before going to the other stops, if there is someone at the first stop.

For the longest time I thought the QM12’s first stop was across from the Forest View Apartments with the Q23. It wasn’t until recently that I discovered that the QM12/QM42 has a stop on Metropolitan and 71st Road. I think the reason that stop exist is because of when the QM12 and Q23’s routing changed in Forest Hills. Buses used to go up 71st to Metropolitan, then make a right on Metropolitan Ave to Trotting Course Lane so folks on that side lost easy access to the express.

[Via Garibaldi 8]

On 9/7/2022 at 12:35 AM, RSMG106 said:

Here's something weird. I decided to head to Woodhaven, and went to the first pick-up on the QM12 route (Metropolitan Avenue-71st Road). I waited for the 10AM final trip into Manhattan. When it came time, it didn't arrive at it's time. At first I thought it was slightly delayed, but suddenly the QM12 bus into Manhattan was on the opposite section of the avenue. This means that I wasted this trip for nothing, and I didn't get a chance to ride the express via Yellowstone. As a result, I went back to Woodhaven Boulevard, and took the QM15 back into Manhattan. Based on the schedule, the QM12 that goes into Manhattan starts at 71st Road. I'm assumed that the B/O didn't see me, even though I was at the stop, or that he seemed to didn't care at all, and skipped me. This was the first time that I had this issue when a run skips the first stop on it's route. It is rare, but express operators should pay attention to the schedule, and stop at the first pick-up before going to the other stops, if there is someone at the first stop.

 

10 hours ago, NewFlyer 230 said:

For the longest time I thought the QM12’s first stop was across from the Forest View Apartments with the Q23. It wasn’t until recently that I discovered that the QM12/QM42 has a stop on Metropolitan and 71st Road. I think the reason that stop exist is because of when the QM12 and Q23’s routing changed in Forest Hills. Buses used to go up 71st to Metropolitan, then make a right on Metropolitan Ave to Trotting Course Lane so folks on that side lost easy access to the express.

It's worth nothing that the first stop often times is skipped from what I have heard, in part because there isn't a ton of usage at the end of the route. Not excusing it by any means. Just putting it out there in case people try to use the first stop. It would be wise to get the bus further along the route.  That said, anyone bypassed should file a formal complaint.  That's the only way to correct the problem.

[IAlam]

On 9/7/2022 at 12:35 AM, RSMG106 said:

Here's something weird. I decided to head to Woodhaven, and went to the first pick-up on the QM12 route (Metropolitan Avenue-71st Road). I waited for the 10AM final trip into Manhattan. When it came time, it didn't arrive at it's time. At first I thought it was slightly delayed, but suddenly the QM12 bus into Manhattan was on the opposite section of the avenue. This means that I wasted this trip for nothing, and I didn't get a chance to ride the express via Yellowstone. As a result, I went back to Woodhaven Boulevard, and took the QM15 back into Manhattan. Based on the schedule, the QM12 that goes into Manhattan starts at 71st Road. I'm assumed that the B/O didn't see me, even though I was at the stop, or that he seemed to didn't care at all, and skipped me. This was the first time that I had this issue when a run skips the first stop on it's route. It is rare, but express operators should pay attention to the schedule, and stop at the first pick-up before going to the other stops, if there is someone at the first stop.

That reminds me of the X63,64,68 picking up at the taxi stand further up the road instead of bus stop at 1st Ave, it seems a lot of express lines have weird quirks that you don't know if you're not a regular, which isn't great for infrequent riders.

[QM1to6Ave]

7 hours ago, IAlam said:

That reminds me of the X63,64,68 picking up at the taxi stand further up the road instead of bus stop at 1st Ave, it seems a lot of express lines have weird quirks that you don't know if you're not a regular, which isn't great for infrequent riders.

Don't even get me started on the random whims of B/Os who have told me "stand here during rush hour" only to have other B/Os tell me to stand in a completely different part of the stop. 

This nonsense makes me long for the future of autonomous buses, where lazy a** employees are taken out of the equation. 

[Bx41 boi]

Does anyone have any PDF links to Pre Redesign Bronx Bus Timtables

as of 9/8 I only have the Bx41 Lcl and SBS
and the Bx55 I am looking for more to save onto my google drive

[Iron Valiant]

#7189 from Grand Ave still displays the "Masks Required" sign. I wonder how long it'll take for them to remove the code from the buses that still have it.

[trainfan22]

7846 has an Meredith Depot sticker, saw it on layover at Rockaway Parkway. 

[Calvin]

Don't know if it's been that way or recent: Today, while using the Q27 to Queens College from Main St-Flushing, the one seater that's close to the operator is open to passengers again. Before, it's usually chained off for social distancing. Bus #8493

Edited September 9, 2022 by Calvin

[NewFlyer 230]

1 hour ago, Calvin said:

Don't know if it's been that way or recent: Today, while using the Q27 to Queens College from Main St-Flushing, the one seater that's close to the operator is open to passengers again. Before, it's usually chained off for social distancing. Bus #8493

A lot of buses had the chains removed months and months ago. There are still a few running around with it chained off but most of them are open. 
Also the Q17 runs by Queens College and the Q27 runs by Queensborough Community College.

Edited September 10, 2022 by NewFlyer 230

[IAlam]

So I got on a local bus today and noticed the bus op playing music. I only ever seen that on express buses before, and those bus ops turn it off as soon as the first passengers gets on. But normally I don't mind I as I understand that driving all day can be boring and having music can help people get through the day easier. At the next red light after I boarded, the bus stop started changing music on his phone and again I wouldn't mind that much since the bus wasn't moving, but once the light turned green the op started to move the bus still with the phone in hand. I was on the bus only for a couple blocks but the entire time they we're on their phone. I ended up taking a quick pick and reporting it, but I feel bad about doing that since the bus op seemed like a nice person. But being on your phone while driving a bus is just reckless and unacceptable. Idk how strict the MTA would be about it, but I don't like the idea of being that person responsible for them possibly loosing their job. 

Edited September 11, 2022 by IAlam

[trainfan22]

13 minutes ago, IAlam said:

So I got on a local bus today and noticed the bus op playing music. I only ever seen that on express buses before, and those bus ops turn it off as soon as the first passengers gets on. But normally I don't mind I as I understand that driving all day can be boring and having music can help people get through the day easier. At the next red light after I boarded, the bus stop started changing music on his phone and again I wouldn't mind that much since the bus wasn't moving, but once the light turned green the op started to move the bus still with the phone in hand. I was on the bus only for a couple blocks but the entire time they we're on their phone. I ended up taking a quick pick and reporting it, but I feel bad about doing that since the bus op seemed like a nice person. But being on your phone while driving a bus is just reckless and unacceptable. Idk how strict the MTA would be about it, but I don't like the idea of being that person responsible for them possibly loosing their job. 

I've come across this a few times. One time a B/O was listening to the Yankees game as he was driving (recognized John Sterling's voice) one time a B/O was bumping Crazy in Love by Beyonce while driving.

 

On NICE Bus this B/O kept getting out of the driver's seat to text every few stops lol. I guess its easy to run hot on those Hempstead - Far Rock routes and that was his way of killing time.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Bustime is down right now, at the worst possible moment (around 1AM), can't use it. Incredibly annoying given that service is very infrequent. Looks like I'm gonna just walk home instead of wondering where the bus is. 

[Lawrence St]

10 hours ago, IAlam said:

So I got on a local bus today and noticed the bus op playing music. I only ever seen that on express buses before, and those bus ops turn it off as soon as the first passengers gets on. But normally I don't mind I as I understand that driving all day can be boring and having music can help people get through the day easier. At the next red light after I boarded, the bus stop started changing music on his phone and again I wouldn't mind that much since the bus wasn't moving, but once the light turned green the op started to move the bus still with the phone in hand. I was on the bus only for a couple blocks but the entire time they we're on their phone. I ended up taking a quick pick and reporting it, but I feel bad about doing that since the bus op seemed like a nice person. But being on your phone while driving a bus is just reckless and unacceptable. Idk how strict the MTA would be about it, but I don't like the idea of being that person responsible for them possibly loosing their job. 

So let me get this straight - you don’t like the idea of someone losing their job, but file a complaint that will make them lose their job? How does that make the least bit of sense?