Cait Sith Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8326 Posted August 2, 2013 4263 on the S79 was interesting. It was tremendously fast for a hybrid and absolutely hauled ass up the Verrazano, so I assumed it was really well taken care of. It might actually be in shitty condition under the hood, however. It kept making that all familiar pop-off valve sound (I know there's other air release sounds, I'm talking about this specific sound we all know and love), and I've literally never heard an NYC hybrid bus make that sound. Odd. Any ideas? I've heard what you're talking about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8327 Posted August 2, 2013 I've heard what you're talking about. Interesting. Any idea as to what's the cause of that on those buses? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8328 Posted August 2, 2013 Maybe it was going to that obregonmichael kid's museum? Well on CPTDB he said he has joined the NYTM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8329 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) I think repainting and redecaling buses is a waste of money and time. They were fine before. Edited August 2, 2013 by R32sdabest 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8330 Posted August 2, 2013 I think repainting and redecaling buses is a waste of money and time. They were fine before. Some of us would beg to differ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8331 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) The RTS 5094 from Ulmer Park has the me Spanish roof ad... btw the date that the ad is advertising is July 29 so they should take it down Edited August 2, 2013 by XcelsiorBoii4888 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8332 Posted August 2, 2013 In a surprisingly hilarious twist... Don't know what kind of van service is this, but they were mimicking x1 service.... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8333 Posted August 2, 2013 In a surprisingly hilarious twist... Don't know what kind of van service is this, but they were mimicking x1 service.... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 Dollar van express? Shit son! Just was out there too and didn't see it, but I wonder how much it costs to SI... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8334 Posted August 2, 2013 f**k that unofficial shyt... I'd take a Prevost any day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8335 Posted August 2, 2013 f**k that unofficial shyt... I'd take a Prevost any day You can have your Prevost, I'll take an MCI Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8336 Posted August 2, 2013 In a surprisingly hilarious twist... Don't know what kind of van service is this, but they were mimicking x1 service.... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 Lol, the hood arrives in Lower Manhattan! Right on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8337 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) f**k that unofficial shyt... I'd take a Prevost any day I don't mind them so much. Hell, since I don't have an unlimited Metro, it kinda pays to use them if I'm not transferring to the subway. Yeah they're ghetto and they're not NGs, but I say let them do what they do and let the people who want to use them do just that. In all seriousness, I think this van might have actually been doing the M5, maybe the dollar van owners saw the opportunity in the route with the out. Unless you actually saw it go in the tunnel to SI. Edited August 2, 2013 by Orion VII 4 Life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8338 Posted August 2, 2013 Why does the MTA allow a bus to be in service if the stop request doesn't work and if the bus has leakage problems? I was on a 9600 bus from JA on the Q17 and everyone had to keep getting up and telling the bus driver where they want to get off at. I've been on other buses with that same problem. As far as the leakage problems the bus should be taken out of service because water leaks on a lot of the seats and if you are sitting down water drops constantly hit you. I've notice this on a lot of the RTS's and Orion V/ Orion V CNG's. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8339 Posted August 2, 2013 f**k that unofficial shyt... I'd take a Prevost any day I don't mind them so much. Hell, since I don't have an unlimited Metro, it kinda pays to use them if I'm not transferring to the subway. Yeah they're ghetto and they're not NGs, but I say let them do what they do and let the people who want to use them do just that. In all seriousness, I think this van might have actually been doing the M5, maybe the dollar van owners saw the opportunity in the route with the out. Unless you actually saw it go in the tunnel to SI. He was saying "x1 to Staten Island" Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8340 Posted August 2, 2013 He was saying "x1 to Staten Island" Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 I'm sure people were looking at him like we was nuts... I would NEVER use a friggin' van like that when there's the express bus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8341 Posted August 2, 2013 I'm sure people were looking at him like we was nuts... I would NEVER use a friggin' van like that when there's the express bus. Oh....you should've seen the faces! LOL! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8342 Posted August 2, 2013 Why does the MTA allow a bus to be in service if the stop request doesn't work and if the bus has leakage problems? I was on a 9600 bus from JA on the Q17 and everyone had to keep getting up and telling the bus driver where they want to get off at. I've been on other buses with that same problem. As far as the leakage problems the bus should be taken out of service because water leaks on a lot of the seats and if you are sitting down water drops constantly hit you. I've notice this on a lot of the RTS's and Orion V/ Orion V CNG's. I agree... Yukon Orion Vs stop request signs never work...so you have to yell getting off. About leaking problems I agree because castleton Orion VIIs always stay leaking I'm sure people were looking at him like we was nuts... I would NEVER use a friggin' van like that when there's the express bus. that is so suspicious... how do you know if it's official driver driving... how do you know if it's not... the t word related... I'm sorry but people who got in that are crazy.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8343 Posted August 3, 2013 He was saying "x1 to Staten Island" Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 The X1 runs pretty frequently, so I'm kind of lost as to what their marketing strategy is there. "Hey, pay us money to ride in this van instead of taking the big, comfy bus where you get a seat anyways." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8344 Posted August 3, 2013 Today was one of those days...I rode... 4894 4862 4890 4875 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8345 Posted August 3, 2013 The X1 runs pretty frequently, so I'm kind of lost as to what their marketing strategy is there. "Hey, pay us money to ride in this van instead of taking the big, comfy bus where you get a seat anyways." $1 < $6. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8346 Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) $1 < $6. It's an interesting point. The comparison between the van and express bus isn't what it is with van and packed local bus, with the express bus pretty much guaranteeing a comfy seat. I dunno, I guess they have people willing to do it, it is $5 savings. Edited August 3, 2013 by Culver 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8347 Posted August 3, 2013 I'm sure people were looking at him like we was nuts... I would NEVER use a friggin' van like that when there's the express bus. Oh....you should've seen the faces! LOL! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G via Tapatalk 4 These dollar van guys seriously expect SI commuters to hop in the back of their van? I personally might if it was cheap enough and I felt like taking a nice cheap trip to SI, but I know the folks actually from SI would never. I can only imagine what would happen if one pulled up on the 139! $1 < $6. Not necessarily. The Q35 vans actually charge more than the bus ($3), but they go nonstop from the Junction to Riis Beach. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8348 Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) 101 is sitting at LGA, with the following on the dashboard: "R/C, Chk Eng, L+, (What's that supposed to mean?), Defect Line". 117 is still there. The only two Bees I saw there. 5218 was at LGA today. Also, I saw some guys putting up that green thing that people put on fences so that no one can see inside, so if you wanna get shots over by 24th Avenue, you better do it quick. Plus, Blue Bird #3004 from Academy was doing service on the NYU Langone Medical Center Shuttle. IMG_8920 by GojiMet86, on Flickr IMG_9031 by GojiMet86, on Flickr Edited August 3, 2013 by GojiMet86 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8349 Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Hegeman/New Los Av is closed between Mother Gaston & Rockaway so the B35 is on a detour at the terminal in Brownsville; the temporary terminal is on Mother Gaston near Lott Av. The route is... From Hegeman Av» right Rockaway»left Linden Blvd» left Mother Gaston (terminal near Lott Av)» left Lott Av (my block)» left Rockaway» right Hegeman then regular Dunno what the hell they got the 15 doing lol Blurry pic from my window... Edited August 3, 2013 by Fresh Pond 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted August 3, 2013 Share #8350 Posted August 3, 2013 Gonna head out in a bit and see if there's more extra M5 service from MJQ now that the is officially out... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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