paulrivera Posted February 27, 2017 Share #19901 Posted February 27, 2017 I'm shocked that he even got it on. The most I usually have are two big Whole Foods bags (as was the case yesterday) and I feel bad about that, but at least I keep them out of the aisle on the express bus, but this is just crazy.Do the express buses here have the overhead racks like the Greyhound and Bolt buses do? I literally have only used an express bus like twice ever, and it was 10 years ago at that ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 27, 2017 Share #19902 Posted February 27, 2017 Do the express buses here have the overhead racks like the Greyhound and Bolt buses do? I literally have only used an express bus like twice ever, and it was 10years ago at that Yeah they do, but very few people use them. Some B/O's use them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted February 27, 2017 Share #19903 Posted February 27, 2017 There is a D60hf sitting in WF depot with its engine block removed. Couldn't see the # from the Q44. I dont know what is gonna happen to this bus. Could this be the start of a possible retirement for the 2002-3 D60hfs or a small accident? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted February 27, 2017 Share #19904 Posted February 27, 2017 There is a D60hf sitting in WF depot with its engine block removed. Couldn't see the # from the Q44. I dont know what is gonna happen to this bus. Could this be the start of a possible retirement for the 2002-3 D60hfs or a small accident? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app They're indeed slated to be replaced with the next batch of new artics, but as far as the replacement buses go, we only have two pilot buses in service right now (a LFSA in the Bronx and a XD60 in Queens). Unless that's a 2000 model bus like 5464 left over, it wouldn't make sense to start retiring more buses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19905 Posted February 28, 2017 Yeah they do, but very few people use them. Some B/O's use them. I almost always use them because I carry a camera bag and a backpack, I throw my pack pack on top and keep the camera bag on me. However almost every time I do it, someone gives me the look. i just stare back it them and think, where the f*** do you want me to put the bag then? How about your ugly face ... ok I'm done with my mini rant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19906 Posted February 28, 2017 I almost always use them because I carry a camera bag and a backpack, I throw my pack pack on top and keep the camera bag on me. However almost every time I do it, someone gives me the look. i just stare back it them and think, where the f*** do you want me to put the bag then? How about your ugly face ... ok I'm done with my mini rant. Well yeah because very few people use them, AND back in the day, I used to think boy do they ever clean that top area? I've been riding the express bus for over 10 years now and I can only think of about two or three people that are regulars that use that overhead area. One middle aged guy on Staten Island on the now defunct X16, and another guy here in Riverdale. I always put my coat on top of my laptop bag in the seat next to me, this way I know for sure if the area is clean and I don't have to worry about anything flying out from above and hitting me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19907 Posted February 28, 2017 Well yeah because very few people use them, AND back in the day, I used to think boy do they ever clean that top area? I've been riding the express bus for over 10 years now and I can only think of about two or three people that are regulars that use that overhead area. One middle aged guy on Staten Island on the now defunct X16, and another guy here in Riverdale. I always put my coat on top of my laptop bag in the seat next to me, this way I know for sure if the area is clean and I don't have to worry about anything flying out from above and hitting me. I've never had an issue with the overhead racks, I feel like maybe in the old days it was an issue but no so anymore. But I do my part to make space on the bus. I hate when people put their belongs on the chair especially when the bus is crowded.Honestly when there are no more empty seats left, the first seat I take are from the ones who put their belongs on the chair. If they thinks that's gonna stop me from sitting next to them they are wrong, it just makes them my target. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19908 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Since we're on the subject of express buses, here are all of the routes I've ridden to this day: Bronx: BxM2, BxM4, BxM8 Brooklyn: X27/X37, X28/X38 Queens: None Staten Island: All except the X4, X8, X19, X30 Edited February 28, 2017 by S78 via Hylan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19909 Posted February 28, 2017 Since we're on the subject of express buses, here are all of the routes I've ridden to this day: Bronx: BxM2, BxM4, BxM8 Brooklyn: X27/X37, X28/X38 Queens: None Staten Island: All except the X4, X8, X19, X30 My list is as follows (that I can recall offhand) Bronx: BxM1, BxM3, BxM10, BxM11 Brooklyn: BM1, BM2, BM3, X28 Queens: QM2, QM5, QM6 Staten Island: Everything except the X2/3/4/5/9 (I also never got a chance to ride the X6/13/16/18/20 when they were around). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19910 Posted February 28, 2017 I've never had an issue with the overhead racks, I feel like maybe in the old days it was an issue but no so anymore. But I do my part to make space on the bus. I hate when people put their belongs on the chair especially when the bus is crowded.Honestly when there are no more empty seats left, the first seat I take are from the ones who put their belongs on the chair. If they thinks that's gonna stop me from sitting next to them they are wrong, it just makes them my target. Just be courteous. I've witnessed my fair share of verbal altercations (still remember the crazy one on the Verrazzano and another the first time I took the BxM18 home lol) and have been involved in a few myself where it came very close to blows. Express bus riders are territorial. The one with most territorial types IMO has to be the BxM2. We all know each other and know where to sit and not to sit. Come invading someone's space on purpose and they will call you out. My favorite ones are the ones that kick your feet as they're passing by with no excuse me. I have no problem tripping you up. Did that to this one guy last Saturday and when he realized that he almost went face first into the seats, he quickly apologized. No one sits next to me unless there are no seats available, and if you do on purpose, I will make your ride uncomfortable for cramping me up. At 6'4" I need my leg space and most people realize that and leave me in peace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Train92 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19911 Posted February 28, 2017 Well since everybody saying what express buses they been on, I might as well join. Bronx: BxM4, BxM6 Manhattan: None Brooklyn: None Queens: None S.I: None 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstar1 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19912 Posted February 28, 2017 I have rode: -BM1, BM2, BM3, BM5, X27, X28. -QM2, QM21, X64. -BXM3, BXM6, BXM7, BXM11. -X1, X10, X17 & X17J. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19913 Posted February 28, 2017 My List would be as follows: Bronx: Everything but the BxM1, BxM2, and BxM18 Brooklyn: Everything but the BM4 Queens: QM1, QM2, QM5, QM6, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM18, QM20, QM24, QM25, QM34 Staten Island: X1, X10, X17 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19914 Posted February 28, 2017 Mine would be: Bronx: BxM2, BxM3, BxM4 Brooklyn: None Queens: QM24 Staten Island: None 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19915 Posted February 28, 2017 Might as well do my express bus list too: Bronx: BxM4 Westchester: BxM4C Yea, not that impressive... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19916 Posted February 28, 2017 I'll chime in: Queens: QM21, X63 Staten Island: X1 That's pretty much it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTSTdrive Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19917 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) I'll chime in: Queens: QM21, X63 Staten Island: X1 That's pretty much it Lol your list is plentiful compared to my own "list" Brooklyn: BM2 Edited February 28, 2017 by Neko Boy With Glasse 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19918 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Mine are as follows: My neighborhood (Riverdale): BxM1 (all branches), BxM2 (all branches), BxM3 (regular route), BxM18 (current route) Bronx: BxM4 (regular route and defunct Super Express to Woodlawn), BxM6, BxM8, BxM10, BxM11 (current and old (skipping Bronx Zoo stop)) Brooklyn: BM1 (all branches), BM2 (weekend branch), BM3 (all branches), BM4 (weekend branch), X27, X28 (weekends via Seagate), X29 (defunct) Queens: QM1 (current), QM1A (defunct), QM2 (weekday route), QM2 (weekends via Mitchell Gardens), QM5, QM6, QM15, BM5, X64 Manhattan: X25 (defunct). As many times as I saw the X90 to and from work, I never got around to using it before it was cut. Staten Island: X1, X2, X9, X10B, X10C, X11, X12, X13 (defunct), X14 (defunct), X14 (current), X15, X16 (defunct), X17C, X17J, X30, X42 Edited February 28, 2017 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19919 Posted February 28, 2017 There is a D60hf sitting in WF depot with its engine block removed. Couldn't see the # from the Q44. I dont know what is gonna happen to this bus. Could this be the start of a possible retirement for the 2002-3 D60hfs or a small accident? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Engines don't get removed in depots. You probably saw something else 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19920 Posted February 28, 2017 Here are my express bus routes I've been on Bronx: BxM1, BxM7, BxM8 Brooklyn: X27 Queens: X63, QM17 SI: X10, X17J 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
161 New York Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19921 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Express Buses (as customer): Bronx: BxM8 Brooklyn: None Queens: QM4 Staten Island: X1, X10, X17, X17J, X19, X22, X22A, X23 (Academy), X24 (Academy), X30, X31(many times by accident). TA Express Buses driven as bus operator (so far): Staten Island: X1 (Full Route), X2, X5, X7 Edited February 28, 2017 by 161NewYork 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19922 Posted February 28, 2017 SBS on the B12 & the B83? Who knew.... Seriously though, I saw 3 Flatbush buses w/ the SBS scheme on the way home on the B12 not too long ago.... Two were on the B83 & one was on a B12 going back towards Alabama.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19923 Posted February 28, 2017 SBS on the B12 & the B83? Who knew.... Seriously though, I saw 3 Flatbush buses w/ the SBS scheme on the way home on the B12 not too long ago.... Two were on the B83 & one was on a B12 going back towards Alabama.... Pretty much what you saw was the FB part-time school supplement for the B12 and B83. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted February 28, 2017 Share #19924 Posted February 28, 2017 Pretty much what you saw was the FB part-time school supplement for the B12 and B83. I knew they did them (trippers) on the B12.... News to me about the B83. ----------------------------- as for express routes ridden.... All, except those 3rd av renamed Queens routes (QM34, 35, however many of them there are) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubaionBx12+SBS Posted March 1, 2017 Share #19925 Posted March 1, 2017 I've only taken the BxM7 and 10 as far as express buses go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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