paulrivera Posted August 17, 2019 Share #28351 Posted August 17, 2019 41 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: We wrote to the City and State Comptroller's Office a few days ago. Every so many months, we send a ton of photos and data showing them what a mess the service remains, even with the trying hard to run better service, and both offices responded saying that they hope their teams can take it up to perform a new audit. There are still a bunch of missing buses, not to mention buses skipping stops, leading to long waits. Every afternoon I have passengers from some lines messaging me about one line or another with a missing bus or a skipped stop. That said, service overall has definitely improved, which is why ridership on the express buses went up. There are definitely fewer missing buses, though still some lines have three or more missing on some days. Yea, I've had to get to Manhattan from Morris Park in a pinch a couple of times this month and the BxM10 has been on the money. More work to be done indeed (as you mentioned already but I'll also mention the aging fleet. The buses seem mechanically sound and clean but the interiors look kinda tired.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted August 17, 2019 Share #28352 Posted August 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: We wrote to the City and State Comptroller's Office a few days ago. Every so many months, we send a ton of photos and data showing them what a mess the service remains, even with the trying hard to run better service, and both offices responded saying that they hope their teams can take it up to perform a new audit. There are still a bunch of missing buses, not to mention buses skipping stops, leading to long waits. Every afternoon I have passengers from some lines messaging me about one line or another with a missing bus or a skipped stop. That said, service overall has definitely improved, which is why ridership on the express buses went up. There are definitely fewer missing buses, though still some lines have three or more missing on some days. Totally agree. The ridership increases on the QM1 that were released a few weeks ago can certainly be attributed to your advocacy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28353 Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, paulrivera said: Yea, I've had to get to Manhattan from Morris Park in a pinch a couple of times this month and the BxM10 has been on the money. More work to be done indeed (as you mentioned already but I'll also mention the aging fleet. The buses seem mechanically sound and clean but the interiors look kinda tired.) Yeah you reminded me... I wrote to one of my contacts on Friday and one of the DOT reps that was in my meeting about getting some more bus shelters where possible, and I need to inquire about that contract. We kept pushing and supposedly new buses are coming in 2020, but no vendor chosen as of yet, which may be a good thing if they are considering more Prevosts. Numerous passengers reported the buses leaking when it rains. Crazy.... There are some concerns though because more and more drivers are retiring and they are not replacing them. Little concerned about the Fall pick given what I'm hearing about cuts to maintenance and a lack of drivers. We have Eastchester and Yonkers reps in the group, and I know a few of them, as I've had them as drivers for years. Hell even they don't know when more drivers are coming, so I told them I heard Yonkers is getting some... As for when is anybody's guess... lol @QM1to6Ave College Point is quite short on express buses... They are backed up as they cut back on maintenance, so buses are being pulled from whatever they can get them, including LaGuardia. One thing I have not seen is any Orions on the express bus lines, so regardless of how short they are, they are pulling MCIs from other depots. That was one thing we were promised, which is that coach buses would be used, and so far that promise has been kept. I'm referring to the QM4 line where they were running Orions. Had a quick conference call and a transfer was made to Baisley. One of those 28xxs, but still better than an Orion. lol Edited August 18, 2019 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28354 Posted August 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Yeah you reminded me... I wrote to one of my contacts on Friday and one of the DOT reps that was in my meeting about getting some more bus shelters where possible, and I need to inquire about that contract. We kept pushing and supposedly new buses are coming in 2020, but no vendor chosen as of yet, which may be a good thing if they are considering more Prevosts. Numerous passengers reported the buses leaking when it rains. Crazy.... There are some concerns though because more and more drivers are retiring and they are not replacing them. Little concerned about the Fall pick given what I'm hearing about cuts to maintenance and a lack of drivers. We have Eastchester and Yonkers reps in the group, and I know a few of them, as I've had them as drivers for years. Hell even they don't know when more drivers are coming, so I told them I heard Yonkers is getting some... As for when is anybody's guess... lol @QM1to6Ave College Point is quite short on express buses... They are backed up as they cut back on maintenance, so buses are being pulled from whatever they can get them, including LaGuardia. One thing I have not seen is any Orions on the express bus lines, so regardless of how short they are, they are pulling MCIs from other depots. That was one thing we were promised, which is that coach buses would be used, and so far that promise has been kept. I'm referring to the QM4 line where they were running Orions. Had a quick conference call and a transfer was made to Baisley. One of those 28xxs, but still better than an Orion. lol Thanks for the heads up! Yes, I’ve noticed some LGA and Eastchester buses on the QM1/5/6 recently. And I’ve seen 2 CP MCIs break down over the last two weeks. The cuts are clearly showing. Took the MTA tow operator over 4 hours to tow one of the buses. I’ll let you know if I see any locals put on the EXP runs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28355 Posted August 18, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 7:10 PM, NewFlyer 230 said: I noticed the removal of schedules at some stops but I thought it was honestly a mistake. I know how sloppy these people can be when changing info and I thought they would eventually put it back. But it is funny what measures this agency will take in order to save money. At this rate they might as well remove the blue and yellow wraps and have the old blue and white scheme again. Eventually the only way out of this fiscal hell hole would be to terminate the MTA Bus agreement with the city, and to spin off MaBSTOA and sell it to the highest bidder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28356 Posted August 18, 2019 Happy 1 year anniversary to the SIM buses! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion6025 Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28357 Posted August 18, 2019 I noticed today, those 2/3 shuttles in harlem are trackable in bustime. S96B1, S96b2, s96b3 are what you gotta type in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted August 18, 2019 Share #28358 Posted August 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Orion6025 said: I noticed today, those 2/3 shuttles in harlem are trackable in bustime. S96B1, S96b2, s96b3 are what you gotta type in wow! are any other shuttles trackable? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion6025 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #28359 Posted August 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, New Flyer Xcelsior said: wow! are any other shuttles trackable? I haven't been able to find any others unfortunately 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #28360 Posted August 19, 2019 9 hours ago, Lil 57 said: Happy 1 year anniversary to the SIM buses! Tomorrow my friend...tomorrow... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted August 19, 2019 Share #28361 Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, checkmatechamp13 said: Tomorrow my friend...tomorrow... My mistake, I was thinking that it was the 18th for some reason😅 Well it's 2:36 AM EST, so now it's the 1 year SIM anniversary. Edited August 19, 2019 by Lil 57 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28362 Posted August 20, 2019 NO PART TIMERS http://www.twulocal100.org/story/executive-board-unanimously-rejects-mta-contract-demands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28363 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, BreeddekalbL said: NO PART TIMERS http://www.twulocal100.org/story/executive-board-unanimously-rejects-mta-contract-demands these dirtbags want part time b/o's (for TA/OA & BC), c/r's & t/o's. Lord have his mercy. Edited August 20, 2019 by EastFlatbushLarry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28364 Posted August 20, 2019 Quote Overtime after 40 hours of actual work hours. Currently overtime after 8. What does that even mean? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28365 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Lex said: What does that even mean? most jobs (especially without union representation) will grant overtime only after an employee has worked over 40 hours within a work week. our contract currently grants us overtime after 8 hours within a regular work day... exception: if a run is 9hrs 12 minutes, overtime will begin after the 9hr 12 minute period. so basically, management wants to change rate of pay rules. this is what i mean about this place... they "thank" us for the thankless jobs we do, yet every contract, they look to screw us more & more. they (ny city or ny state) wouldn't pull this crap with the teamsters at DSNY (local 831) why are we so damn "expendable"? Edited August 20, 2019 by EastFlatbushLarry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28366 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) i forgot. management and the powers that be feel as if they must flex their contractual muscles after being publicly prison "assaulted" by the SMART (Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation) overtime LIRR scandal. so every contract that comes up, they'll be trying to do away with overtime, OTO, vacation allowance, etc. this won't end well. Edited August 20, 2019 by EastFlatbushLarry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28367 Posted August 20, 2019 49 minutes ago, EastFlatbushLarry said: most jobs (especially without union representation) will grant overtime only after an employee has worked over 40 hours within a work week. our contract currently grants us overtime after 8 hours within a regular work day... Unless that equates to most working less than 40 hours/week on average, I still fail to see the difference. (Remember, 8 is 20% of 40.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28368 Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Lex said: Unless that equates to most working less than 40 hours/week on average, I still fail to see the difference. (Remember, 8 is 20% of 40.) which is the whole point behind hiring part timers at all titles. it's all so that they can figure a way to keep an individual from ever obtaining overtime period, regardless of if it's a 8 hour workday (which I'm of the understanding that runs will be chopped to under 8 hours, so there goes the remote possibility of obtaining OT via an 8 hour workday in the first place) or a 40 hour work week (since the alleged plan is that you'll work a 6 or 7 hour day for 4 or 5 days a week) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastFlatbushLarry Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28369 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Lex said: Unless that equates to most working less than 40 hours/week on average, I still fail to see the difference. (Remember, 8 is 20% of 40.) by the way, what you failed to quote was what i explained later in the sentence: b/o's don't regularly work 40 hour work weeks like other titles or jobs... we work more than that. there are straight 8 runs (meaning a run that is exactly 8 hours) but most runs are designed to be 8 hours 10 minutes, 9 hours 17 minutes, etc. if you ever look at a run board, the way we pick is by looking at work week total hours... 44 hours, 49 hours, 53 hours, etc. there currently aren't any runs that are exactly 40 hours weekly. so, as i explained, my current run is 46 hours weekly (9 hours 12 minutes daily, 5 days). that's built into the run. currently, there's no existing "average" work week. what they're looking to do is make this job have an average work week of under 40 hours, at a rate if under 8 hours a day. in concept, people may think it's cool, but people do have families and lifestyles to maintain. Edited August 20, 2019 by EastFlatbushLarry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28370 Posted August 20, 2019 I have a theory, if somehow they change ot and stuff like that, they will sneak in part timers to work 12 hours with no ot to get around 40 hours rule 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28371 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Here are the ridership stats from 2008. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the MTAB routes Bronx Bx12 Bx1/2 Bx19 Bx36 Bx41 Bx40/42 Bx9 Bx15 Bx6 Bx22 Brooklyn B46 B6 B44 B35 B41 B82 B8 B15 B38 B12 Manhattan M15 M14 M101 M86 M104 M4 M79 M102 M100 M23 Queens Q58 Q44 Q27 Q46 Q17 Q43 Q20 Q32 Q5 Q85 Staten Island S53 S79 S48/98 S46/96 S44/94 S78 S74/84 S62/92 S76/86 S51/81 Edited August 20, 2019 by Q43LTD Looked a little sloppy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28372 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Which Manhattan/Brooklyn bus routes run all or mostly Nova LFS 40 footers? I know the M100 does, but are there any others? Edited August 20, 2019 by New Flyer Xcelsior Typo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted August 20, 2019 Share #28373 Posted August 20, 2019 12 minutes ago, New Flyer Xcelsior said: Which Manhattan/Brooklyn bus routes run all or mostly Nova LFS 40 footers? I know the M100 does, but are there any others? Just the M100 because its at Kingsbridge, a Bronx depot. Manhattan and Brooklyn depots don’t have any LFS units. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted August 21, 2019 Share #28374 Posted August 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said: Just the M100 because its at Kingsbridge, a Bronx depot. Manhattan and Brooklyn depots don’t have any LFS units. ok - KB depot is on Manhattan Island, but in the Bronx division, right? What buses out of KB have Nova LFS 40 footers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Valiant Posted August 21, 2019 Share #28375 Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, New Flyer Xcelsior said: ok - KB depot is on Manhattan Island, but in the Bronx division, right? What buses out of KB have Nova LFS 40 footers? I don’t think you’re really understanding how the system works.... All 40 footer bus routes out of Kingsbridge (and Gun Hill) use both the 2015-16 and 2019 Novabus LFS as well as the 2009 Orion VII Next Generation buses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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