Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27301 Posted June 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, MysteriousBtrain said: OMNY on the SIM23/24 is arriving at a later date, probably when MTA acquires them (codes already exists for the SIM23/24) For now the has stated that they have no plans on taking over those routes. At a later date, anything is possible, but this is something that we receive complaints about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27302 Posted June 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, MysteriousBtrain said: OMNY on the SIM23/24 is arriving at a later date, probably when MTA acquires them (codes already exists for the SIM23/24) Why does academy operate those routes anyway? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27303 Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: For now the has stated that they have no plans on taking over those routes. At a later date, anything is possible, but this is something that we receive complaints about. Academy has brand new equipment. However, I’ve havent seen one of those newer buses on the Staten Island lines. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27304 Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Future ENY OP said: Academy has brand new equipment. However, I’ve havent seen one of those newer buses on the Staten Island lines. That's because you won't. They aren't authorized to run on MTA routes, as those are technically NJ Transit's buses. Academy would have to buy them directly from NJ Transit for them to show up on the SIM routes. Edited June 3, 2019 by Cait Sith 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27305 Posted June 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cait Sith said: That's because you won't. They aren't authorized to run on MTA routes, as those are technically NJ Transit's buses. Academy would have to buy them directly from NJ Transit for them to show up on the SIM routes. Appreciate the clarification on this! Always wondered why SI equipment was old. However, good to know! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABOGbrooklyn Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27306 Posted June 3, 2019 What ever happened to the double decker express bus? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27307 Posted June 3, 2019 Just now, ABOGbrooklyn said: What ever happened to the double decker express bus? Returned to AD, that bus was not ours to keep. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27308 Posted June 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Looks like 8240 has a different font, looks like the one on the 2019 lfs buses. 8215 also has this new font for the destination signs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 3, 2019 Share #27309 Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) OMNY has given me nothing but trouble today...I tapped on the bus, "payment not accepted", "use only one card", and NEVER worked. Is the system modified or what? Didn't work at Bowling Green either. I didn't have that problem Friday. I have an iPhone 7 Plus with Apple Cash. Edit: @Via Garibaldi 8 Stop laughing at me LMAOO, I'm over the MTA🤣🤣. Always something I was embarrassed today. Edited June 4, 2019 by XcelsiorBoii4888 Via Garibaldi 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABOGbrooklyn Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27310 Posted June 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Cait Sith said: Returned to AD, that bus was not ours to keep. Will we ever get those buses permanently? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27311 Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: OMNY has given me nothing but trouble today...I tapped on the bus, "payment not accepted", "use only one card", and NEVER worked. Is the system modified or what? Didn't work at Bowling Green either. I didn't have that problem Friday. I have an iPhone 7 Plus with Apple Cash. Edit: @Via Garibaldi 8 Stop laughing at me LMAOO, I'm over the MTA🤣🤣. Always something I was embarrassed today. One more reason I’m sticking with my Metrocard for now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27312 Posted June 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: One more reason I’m sticking with my Metrocard for now... Only thing that was different today was that I had a case on my phone and I've set it up for Express Transit. But yeah I'm gonna give it a few months, it just looks all fancy I wanna use it. 🥺 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27313 Posted June 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Looks like 8240 has a different font, looks like the one on the 2019 lfs buses. They're definitely flashing a new program with a different font. The Prevosts are getting it too. The SIM33Cs are now saying: SIM33 | CBT And then their regular readings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27314 Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: Only thing that was different today was that I had a case on my phone and I've set it up for Express Transit. But yeah I'm gonna give it a few months, it just looks all fancy I wanna use it. 🥺 Sometimes there are glitches. I remember one Saturday recently, I ran to get an LIRR train at Jamaica coming back to Penn Station. I needed to buy a City Ticket. Well for whatever reason there was a glitch and the damn thing kept trying to charge me for a peak ticket to Penn Station. Eventually it fixed itself and charged me the right amount. Crazy though... You also want to check your account to make sure you aren't charged erroneously, which has happened to some people. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27315 Posted June 4, 2019 4 hours ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: Only thing that was different today was that I had a case on my phone and I've set it up for Express Transit. But yeah I'm gonna give it a few months, it just looks all fancy I wanna use it. 🥺 Hopefully they can fix those bugs as soon as they can. I think this new fare system is definitely a step in the right direction. I can’t wait for its roll out in Queens, because I have always felt that it was silly that one has to travel all the way to a subway station just to refill their card. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27316 Posted June 4, 2019 Just spotted 4067. Recent transfer from Gun Hill with Driverside wrap of Bronx Zoo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27317 Posted June 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Future ENY OP said: Just spotted 4067. Recent transfer from Gun Hill with Driverside wrap of Bronx Zoo. Oh yeah! Saw that yesterday on the B41. It still had GH decals at the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27318 Posted June 4, 2019 22 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Looks like 8240 has a different font, looks like the one on the 2019 lfs buses. That’s cool! If you have a pic by any chance, please post it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27319 Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: OMNY has given me nothing but trouble today...I tapped on the bus, "payment not accepted", "use only one card", and NEVER worked. Is the system modified or what? Didn't work at Bowling Green either. I didn't have that problem Friday. I have an iPhone 7 Plus with Apple Cash. Edit: @Via Garibaldi 8 Stop laughing at me LMAOO, I'm over the MTA🤣🤣. Always something I was embarrassed today. I'm not sure if Apple Cash or Apple Pay are two different things, so I'm not gonna speak on that, but from what I've been reading, most of the issues comes mainly from Apple devices and services, especially with the whole "Express Transit" setup in them with Apple Cash & Pay. Used it yesterday with Google Pay w/my Ally Bank card linked at Atlantic Avenue, picked up my phone pretty quickly. I had no issues with it so far. Did you have NFC enabled on your phone? The chip is usually where the camera is located, so you don't just put the entire back of your phone onto the screen. I saw a lot of people doing that yesterday and I was cracking the hell up. The actual scanner is also towards the bottom. Just don't do what this guy did....he was doing it all wrong with his phone the first time. Edited June 4, 2019 by Cait Sith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27320 Posted June 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Snorunts said: That’s cool! If you have a pic by any chance, please post it! I'll try to get one ASAP. Seems like Castleton's Prevost's are getting this font as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27321 Posted June 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Cait Sith said: I'm not sure if Apple Cash or Apple Pay are two different things, so I'm not gonna speak on that, but from what I've been reading, most of the issues comes mainly from Apple devices and services, especially with the whole "Express Transit" setup in them with Apple Cash & Pay. Used it yesterday with Google Pay w/my Ally Bank card linked at Atlantic Avenue, picked up my phone pretty quickly. I had no issues with it so far. Did you have NFC enabled on your phone? The chip is usually where the camera is located, so you don't just put the entire back of your phone onto the screen. I saw a lot of people doing that yesterday and I was cracking the hell up. The actual scanner is also towards the bottom. Just don't do what this guy did....he was doing it all wrong with his phone the first time. See with Apple devices you cannot personally turn on NFC, like with Androids. I had a Galaxy Note 4, and I remember NFC being an option next to turning on WiFi, muting your phone, and such. I have a debit card and my apple card attached to my wallet, but both didn't work. I was getting this weird light blue color, before it turned red. Yeah I know its located near the top of the phone, and I've tried tapping all over the OMNY reader. Weird how it stopped working all of a sudden. Its clearly an Apple problem so I'm waiting for them to get this cleared up. Just another reason why I'm ready to switch back to Android. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27322 Posted June 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: See with Apple devices you cannot personally turn on NFC, like with Androids. I had a Galaxy Note 4, and I remember NFC being an option next to turning on WiFi, muting your phone, and such. I have a debit card and my apple card attached to my wallet, but both didn't work. I was getting this weird light blue color, before it turned red. Yeah I know its located near the top of the phone, and I've tried tapping all over the OMNY reader. Weird how it stopped working all of a sudden. Its clearly an Apple problem so I'm waiting for them to get this cleared up. Just another reason why I'm ready to switch back to Android. I'd wait it out for a bit before doing that, it'll probably be fixed. It is a test phase after all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life Posted June 4, 2019 Share #27323 Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Hmm... (Saw these on the 2015 New Flyer BTW) Edited June 4, 2019 by Yankees4life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 5, 2019 Share #27324 Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Yankees4life said: Hmm... (Saw these on the 2015 New Flyer BTW) These are one of the first test screens that the MTA used. These are called Strategic (Version 1 in the MTA Screens/Announcements thread). They were used on the first B46 SBS XD40s, 73xx-73xx. They were so bad the MTA didn't install them on other buses, so these are currently OOS. Eventually, they might get replaced with Clever Devices (Version 3), since the other 2015 XD40s are receiving those screens as well. Edited June 5, 2019 by XcelsiorBoii4888 Removed images 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted June 5, 2019 Share #27325 Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: These are one of the first test screens that the MTA used. These are called Strategic (Version 1 in the MTA Screens/Announcements thread). They were used on the first B46 SBS XD40s, 73xx-73xx. They were so bad the MTA didn't install them on other buses, so these are currently OOS. Eventually, they might get replaced with Clever Devices (Version 3), since the other 2015 XD40s are receiving those screens as well. By terrible, was the voice announcing the stops barely heard on-board the B46 or a glitch? Also the 73xx's are 7304-7351 Edited June 5, 2019 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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