danielhg121 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24126 Posted August 15, 2018 Anyone have news on how well the Double Decker pilot program performed? Are they planning on bringing it back or nah? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24127 Posted August 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: Anyone have news on how well the Double Decker pilot program performed? Are they planning on bringing it back or nah? I'm interested in this as well.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24128 Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/14/2018 at 12:26 AM, Future ENY OP said: My guess is training for the new routes. I could only assume that most SIM routes will retain their travel direction and others may experience some detours. No. They do not train with the programs on. 4 hours ago, danielhg121 said: Anyone have news on how well the Double Decker pilot program performed? Are they planning on bringing it back or nah? At the current time, no. The union has been saying that they won't pursue any order for them because they only fit inside of two depots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24129 Posted August 15, 2018 I've seen a interior video of 6126, and although I don't like the screen placement of the clever devices screens, I do like the sound of that XD60. Much better than the previous 6000s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24130 Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: I've seen a interior video of 6126, and although I don't like the screen placement of the clever devices screens, I do like the sound of that XD60. Much better than the previous 6000s. Do you have a link to that video? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24131 Posted August 15, 2018 7 hours ago, Cait Sith said: No. They do not train with the programs on. I can see that pretty confusing if they trained with the programs on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24132 Posted August 15, 2018 4 hours ago, JeremiahC99 said: Do you have a link to that video? Yeah its on YouTube 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24133 Posted August 15, 2018 3 hours ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: Yeah its on YouTube I just saw the video, and I have a question: Why did they change the announcements and the screens to the ones that were on the Gun Hill NG Hybrids? What happened to the ones that are on the 2018 Xcelsiors and Nova LFS 8504? Also, if possible, quote this on the appropriate thread. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24134 Posted August 15, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 3:31 PM, Coney Island Av said: Do any of ya'll know some good places in Staten Island for express bus shots? I want to get photos/videos of every bus from X1-X31 before the new network goes into effect. Tell me what signs u wanna see I'll put em all up and give you pics lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24135 Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, JeremiahC99 said: I just saw the video, and I have a question: Why did they change the announcements and the screens to the ones that were on the Gun Hill NG Hybrids? What happened to the ones that are on the 2018 Xcelsiors and Nova LFS 8504? Also, if possible, quote this on the appropriate thread. Maybe they are doing the same thing they do with the signs and have two different vendors for signs or displays. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24136 Posted August 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, Jdog14 said: Maybe they are doing the same thing they do with the signs and have two different vendors for signs or displays. Didn’t they already pick a vendor for the information screens and announcements? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #24137 Posted August 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, JeremiahC99 said: Didn’t they already pick a vendor for the information screens and announcements? Hence why I made the reference to the destination signs. They use atleast two for almost every bus save for the BTE buses 2015 LFS and express buses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Island Av Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24138 Posted August 16, 2018 Quick question: At what times do the 2002 MCIs run on the X1-9, as well as the X10? There are only three remaining at Castleton and only one at Yukon. I'd like to know tips on ways on how to catch them- don't wanna be stuck waiting a while lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24139 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Coney Island Av said: Quick question: At what times do the 2002 MCIs run on the X1-9, as well as the X10? There are only three remaining at Castleton and only one at Yukon. They come at a random time but be at E.23 St and Broadway during the PM rush hours around 4 to start. Most lines run along that street. "I'd like to know tips on ways on how to catch them- don't wanna be stuck waiting a while lol." Also, that's laziness of a good adventure lol Edited August 16, 2018 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24140 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Coney Island Av said: Quick question: At what times do the 2002 MCIs run on the X1-9, as well as the X10? There are only three remaining at Castleton and only one at Yukon. I'd like to know tips on ways on how to catch them- don't wanna be stuck waiting a while lol. Things To Know About SI's MCI Buses: - The 2002 buses usually run during rush hour only. The best routes to catch them are on the Castleton routes (X10, X14, X21 soon to be SIM3/3c, SIM22, SIM35). You can try to catch them on the Yukon routes, but there's only one bus over there vs three at Castleton. - All the other MCI's (2007-2013 buses) mostly run weekdays only. - Weekends it's all Prevost's. Edited August 16, 2018 by Lil 57 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24141 Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Coney Island Av said: Quick question: At what times do the 2002 MCIs run on the X1-9, as well as the X10? There are only three remaining at Castleton and only one at Yukon. I'd like to know tips on ways on how to catch them- don't wanna be stuck waiting a while lol. If you are willing to take those old ass MCIs on the QM routes instead of X routes, you can hang out near 36th and 6th and check out bustime to see what CP routes they are running on. I've gotten them on weekdays, weekends, peak, off peak, everything. Theres usually a few running each weekday day from what I've seen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24142 Posted August 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: If you are willing to take those old ass MCIs on the QM routes instead of X routes, you can hang out near 36th and 6th and check out bustime to see what CP routes they are running on. I've gotten them on weekdays, weekends, peak, off peak, everything. Theres usually a few running each weekday day from what I've seen LMAO You sound extra enthusiastic. Too bad you have MCI 2002 worshippers in that depot... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24143 Posted August 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Coney Island Av said: Quick question: At what times do the 2002 MCIs run on the X1-9, as well as the X10? There are only three remaining at Castleton and only one at Yukon. I'd like to know tips on ways on how to catch them- don't wanna be stuck waiting a while lol. Are you sure you want to ride them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24144 Posted August 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, Around the Horn said: Are you sure you want to ride them? Good to take a picture of (before they're history), but not good to ride on them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24145 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Around the Horn said: Are you sure you want to ride them? Honestly on the highway they are better than prevost I'd say. Seats have more cushion and suspension isn't as firm, on the streets is another matter lol Edited August 16, 2018 by trife86 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24146 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Around the Horn said: Are you sure you want to ride them? 14 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Good to take a picture of (before they're history), but not good to ride on them. 20 minutes ago, trife86 said: Honestly on the highway they are better than prevost I'd say. Seats have more cushion and suspension isn't as firm, on the streets is another matter lol As Carlo said on the Sopranos... Social Club? [They've] gotta go!! They can't retire those buses fast enough. I don't even know what they're holding onto them for anyway, especially on Staten Island. They just got 300 brand new express buses a few years ago. Insulting to have those things out on the road during rush hour. What's even more annoying are the B/Os that INSIST on pulling those things out in the HOTTEST weather. Just absurd since most of the time the AC on them isn't that good. Edited August 16, 2018 by Via Garibaldi 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24147 Posted August 16, 2018 31 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: As Carlo said on the Sopranos... Social Club? [They've] gotta go!! They can't retire those buses fast enough. I don't even know what they're holding onto them for anyway, especially on Staten Island. They just got 300 brand new express buses a few years ago. Insulting to have those things out on the road during rush hour. What's even more annoying are the B/Os that INSIST on pulling those things out in the HOTTEST weather. Just absurd since most of the time the AC on them isn't that good. Lol not saying I want to drive them but cruising on highway and highway only there ok. But on another note I don't know what year they are (2007?) The #2200s are suprisingly nice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24148 Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, trife86 said: Lol not saying I want to drive them but cruising on highway and highway only there ok. But on another note I don't know what year they are (2007?) The #2200s are suprisingly nice. 2007? LMAO Yeah right... 2002... They may be okay because they overhauled them a little bit, but if you look at them closer you tend to notice small things that are wrong. Edited August 16, 2018 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24149 Posted August 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: 2007? LMAO Yeah right... 2002... They may be okay because they overhauled them a little bit, but if you look at them closer you tend to notice small things that are wrong. Lol I had no idea, only had them a hand full of times, as I tend to stay away from express. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #24150 Posted August 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, trife86 said: Lol not saying I want to drive them but cruising on highway and highway only there ok. But on another note I don't know what year they are (2007?) The #2200s are suprisingly nice. 28xx - 2002 2210-2228 - 2008 2285-2303 - 2013 4300-4329 - 2007 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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