Calvin Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13076 Posted August 28, 2014 Just wondering: Kingsbridge has 5410 and 5423 but does it have GPS when running on routes for example Bx9 or Bx41? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13077 Posted August 28, 2014 Just wondering: Kingsbridge has 5410 and 5423 but does it have GPS when running on routes for example Bx9 or Bx41? Those two never got GPS, hence why they can't be tracked. Both are always out though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13078 Posted August 28, 2014 What is up with some buses not having GPS anyway? It's almost like false advertising. By now all of the buses on the road should be equipped with the tracking device, but there are still NUMEROUS buses without it. Really annoying too.... I still get buses that I can't track just about every week and I suspect it's because they have not been outfitted with the equipment, and we're 2+ years into BusTime now... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13079 Posted August 28, 2014 Well there are over 5000+ buses in the fleet. Perhaps they don't know which ones don't have the GPS? Either that or the device isn't working properly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13080 Posted August 28, 2014 What is up with some buses not having GPS anyway? It's almost like false advertising. By now all of the buses on the road should be equipped with the tracking device, but there are still NUMEROUS buses without it. Really annoying too.... I still get buses that I can't track just about every week and I suspect it's because they have not been outfitted with the equipment, and we're 2+ years into BusTime now...1. It costs thousands of dollars just to get it for one single bus. 2. Most of the ones without it are ones that were pulled off retirement. 3. The GPS on some buses acts up so the tracking on some buses might not work when needed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13081 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Well there are over 5000+ buses in the fleet. Perhaps they don't know which ones don't have the GPS? Either that or the device isn't working properly. 1. It costs thousands of dollars just to get it for one single bus. 2. Most of the ones without it are ones that were pulled off retirement. 3. The GPS on some buses acts up so the tracking on some buses might not work when needed. Actually tracking local buses hasn't been an issue. It's been all express buses that are relatively new and should have the tracking device that don't have them. Those buses should've had the device almost two years ago... Advertising a program and not knowing which buses have the device or don't or which has a problem is pretty pathetic. That should've all been planned years ago when they starting up the program. Edited August 28, 2014 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13082 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) What is up with some buses not having GPS anyway? It's almost like false advertising. By now all of the buses on the road should be equipped with the tracking device, but there are still NUMEROUS buses without it. Really annoying too.... I still get buses that I can't track just about every week and I suspect it's because they have not been outfitted with the equipment, and we're 2+ years into BusTime now... It's not that they don't have them, they have them. It's a matter of them being activated or not. Edited August 28, 2014 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13083 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Either 7423 broke down or something; it's been in the same place for an hour already on bustime (on the BM2). There's is currently only one bus, which just left the terminal, on the BM2 bound to Canarsie, while normally there's two (one leaving, and one in the Canarsie). Also, the 3:00 PM BM3 is MIA (to Manhattan). Edited August 28, 2014 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13084 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) It's not that they don't have them, they have them. It's a matter of them being activated or not. Why wouldn't they be activated? It's odd because these are all Yonkers buses, and they only have what 70 - 80 buses... Meanwhile I rarely run into issues tracking local buses all around the city, even the RTSs... Edited August 28, 2014 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13085 Posted August 28, 2014 Why wouldn't they be activated? It's odd because these are all Yonkers buses, and they only have what 70 - 80 buses... Meanwhile I rarely run into issues tracking local buses all around the city, even the RTSs...Drivers simply disable them at times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13086 Posted August 28, 2014 Drivers simply disable them at times. Yeah I'm sure that happens too, but there are definitely several buses that either don't have them or they don't work because a different driver has the bus and they're never on BusTime. I tend to get a lot of the same buses regularly since it's a small depot and I find that during the month I may not be able to track a bus sometimes 3 - 4 times a week with me going to and from work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 29, 2014 Share #13087 Posted August 29, 2014 So, the M12 is going to be at Quill with the X21 as Castleton, right? Also, on Guy R Blvd, the only local route is the Q111, IIRC? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted August 29, 2014 Share #13088 Posted August 29, 2014 Today I had a Q88 signed up as X68. I bet the driver did that because he was late. Also learned the hard way that some Q17s terminate at 188 Street / Horace Harding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted August 29, 2014 Share #13089 Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Drivers simply disable them at times. Simply? It's not that easy to disable them. There's a special key for the compartment in which the unit is stored, which most drivers do not have. It's mostly on the maintenance side of things. Sometimes they do work on the buses, both that are mechanical and electrical. So, the M12 is going to be at Quill with the X21 as Castleton, right? You've asked these questions so many times in so many threads, and you keep getting the same answer. Why do you keep repeating the same thing over and over? Edited August 29, 2014 by Cait Sith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted August 29, 2014 Share #13090 Posted August 29, 2014 So, the M12 is going to be at Quill with the X21 as Castleton, right? Also, on Guy R Blvd, the only local route is the Q111, IIRC? Yes to both. Overnight its the 111 and 114... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R142A7565 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13091 Posted August 30, 2014 Cant wait this Sunday . Bx24 will be start to go to Hutchinson Metro Center as Last stop to Country Club as regular route.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13092 Posted August 30, 2014 You've asked these questions so many times in so many threads, and you keep getting the same answer. Why do you keep repeating the same thing over and over? LOL.... I thought so myself too but wasn't sure... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13093 Posted August 30, 2014 What if there were express buses that ran between outer boroughs or in the boroughs themselves (like X90 type but in outer boroughs) and basically used highways except for a couple of stops. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R142A7565 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13094 Posted August 30, 2014 You know which depot was X90 based from. That Michael J. Quill Depot.. Does X90 routes existed or discounted .. I can imagine what bus will Michael J. Quill Depot will put X90.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13095 Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) You know which depot was X90 based from. That Michael J. Quill Depot.. Does X90 routes existed or discounted .. I can imagine what bus will Michael J. Quill Depot will put X90.. Can you post clearer than this? I don't completely understand what you're trying to say. What if there were express buses that ran between outer boroughs or in the boroughs themselves (like X90 type but in outer boroughs) and basically used highways except for a couple of stops. Most would fail. Look at the X32, and the X14 before it was what it is today (R8X) for example. Edited August 30, 2014 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13096 Posted August 30, 2014 You know which depot was X90 based from. That Michael J. Quill Depot.. Does X90 routes existed or discounted .. I can imagine what bus will Michael J. Quill Depot will put X90.. The x90 has been discontinued since 2010. That route used MCI's and occcasional 40 footers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13097 Posted August 30, 2014 Can you post clearer than this? I don't completely understand what you're trying to say. No one does... Rather annoying too... None of his posts any sense.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13098 Posted August 30, 2014 I saw the timetables for the new Q114 at the bus stop today at Hillside...no maps though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E For Erica Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13099 Posted August 30, 2014 I saw the timetables for the new Q114 at the bus stop today at Hillside...no maps though I can't believe they actually went with that idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 30, 2014 Share #13100 Posted August 30, 2014 LMAO... My BxM2 bus actually broke down at 57th and 7th... Guy turned the bus off and on and then it just wouldn't come on at all... It didn't sound good on the expressway either so I wasn't surprised... Some of these buses are starting to show their age, not necessarily inside (interiors are kept up very well) but mainly with the sound of the motors... Also had a BxM1 bus on Friday morning that had pretty crappy AC... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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