Acela Express Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share #51 Posted July 11, 2011 You can use your cell phone on depot grounds,as long as your not in that drivers seat. When do you start? I'm still in hiring process. I take the BOSS tomorrow morning - the 2nd of 3 steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted July 11, 2011 Share #52 Posted July 11, 2011 i'm still in hiring process. I take the boss tomorrow morning - the 2nd of 3 steps. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share #53 Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks, transit bx. I'll update in the TC forum (my #5025 thread) tomorrow afternoon. Everything should go well, and I'll be on the way to medical for my final step; hopefully before the week is out so I can make it for July 18th class next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaBUSRTS9145 Posted July 12, 2011 Share #54 Posted July 12, 2011 Yea your right about that b/c i did sat down for like two days in a row till i got a chance to pick a run for the day,but hey its part of the game. You started with transit already if you did what you have for the summer pick? I picked a Tue-Wed Late on the B6 Getting off at 11:14 pm during the week, 2 am Saturdays and 1:30 am Sundays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share #55 Posted July 12, 2011 I picked a Tue-Wed Late on the B6 Getting off at 11:14 pm during the week, 2 am Saturdays and 1:30 am Sundays I'm assuming your report time is about 3-ish, right? If that's the case then you'll be getting hammered with those school trips in September, especially kids from South Shore, Canarsie, and Midwood High Schools. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted July 12, 2011 Share #56 Posted July 12, 2011 . Hey BZ you have to travel up north everyday to get your? do you live in the city and hows the pay i hear you guys get paid pretty good? Mon-Fri I do the 1pm NY-Providence and the 830pm Prov-NYC getting back into the city around 1215-1230am. If you see a D4505 signed up "RED SOX" at night then that's me! I usually run down 2nd ave with a guy on the BXM7 if I'm on time! Pay is ok....this run takes home a little over 1k a week, but it eats my whole day, 1145am report 115am punch out! I'm currently staying in the city but when we bid in September it looks like I'm gonna get bumped outta NY, so back to Providence or Cape Cod I go, unless (NJT) calls first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'89 Liberty MCI Posted July 12, 2011 Share #57 Posted July 12, 2011 I'm assuming your report time is about 3-ish, right? If that's the case then you'll be getting hammered with those school trips in September, especially kids from South Shore, Canarsie, and Midwood High Schools. Ouch. If that happens, I think he only gets that for one day at the most, like last year. Last year was the first time in a while that the summer pick ended after school started, so there was that one crazy day that mixed school kids with inadequate service (no school trippers) and created a big mess on the road. Actually it was kind of out of the blue because the city, for some strange reason, decided to open public schools for one day that week, followed by several days off, followed by the school year going into full swing the following week, which was the same week that the fall pick started. At that point you had the trippers on the road and everybody (bus operators) had what they wanted for the fall. Makes a difference to those who make efforts to avoid school kids, riff-raff, and whatnot. It's still a mess on the road when the kids come out, but not as much when you have the school trippers. Also you feel better when you have the run/route that you really intend to have while school is in session. For example most senior guys don't really want the B6 when school's in, but when school's out they might (this is a big might) take it. Or they don't really want late runs when school's in but they might take 'em when school's out. Nova's alright if he doesn't pick that run/floater (could a run have clear times that fluctuate that much from day to day?) for the fall, but if he can't pick much better then it is what it is, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaBUSRTS9145 Posted July 13, 2011 Share #58 Posted July 13, 2011 I'm assuming your report time is about 3-ish, right? If that's the case then you'll be getting hammered with those school trips in September, especially kids from South Shore, Canarsie, and Midwood High Schools. Ouch. I report at 2:46 pm with a 3:16 relief on the B36. Even if I get hit with school kids, its alright by me, becuase I only do 1 trip over there anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted July 13, 2011 Share #59 Posted July 13, 2011 Mon-Fri I do the 1pm NY-Providence and the 830pm Prov-NYC getting back into the city around 1215-1230am. If you see a D4505 signed up "RED SOX" at night then that's me!B) I usually run down 2nd ave with a guy on the BXM7 if I'm on time! Pay is ok....this run takes home a little over 1k a week, but it eats my whole day, 1145am report 115am punch out! I'm currently staying in the city but when we bid in September it looks like I'm gonna get bumped outta NY, so back to Providence or Cape Cod I go, unless (NJT) calls first! WOW thats crazy,i hope you dont get bump and the BXM7 runs out my depot.I hope you get the call for nj,did you ever try for MTA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubBus Posted July 13, 2011 Share #60 Posted July 13, 2011 This thread is typically for Bus Operators, only-In your experience, how's the work environment at Ulmer Park and Maspeth (GA)? I've heard stories regarding UP being somewhat of a 'racist' depot to an extent, though that seems like a myth, or truth. If everything goes well with my hiring process in the next few weeks I'm looking to start at there (at UP - if there's slots available). I understand after line training I'd probably be stuck on the B6 - being their heaviest line prone to rookies, lol. Also, what routes would be considered their "seniority" lines? Any other information would be useful. Thanks in advance. [mods: feel free to move this into the TC Discussion forum, if needed. thanks.] Congrats on hopefully the start of ur new career :tup:. I remember my first day in transit, 10+ years later.......B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted July 13, 2011 Share #61 Posted July 13, 2011 WOW thats crazy,i hope you dont get bump and the BXM7 runs out my depot.I hope you get the call for nj,did you ever try for MTA? If the MTA ever has another test then I might take it, but I think NJT would probably be a better fit for me. NJT does more highway work.....I still want highway work but the long distance stuff is starting to grind me down. If I could get into the MTA, I'd probably would gravitate more toward MTA Bus then TA/OA. College Pt,Eastchester and Yonkers are my top 3 depots I would want to work out of because of the type of work and equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted July 14, 2011 Share #62 Posted July 14, 2011 If the MTA ever has another test then I might take it, but I think NJT would probably be a better fit for me. NJT does more highway work.....I still want highway work but the long distance stuff is starting to grind me down. If I could get into the MTA, I'd probably would gravitate more toward MTA Bus then TA/OA. College Pt,Eastchester and Yonkers are my top 3 depots I would want to work out of because of the type of work and equipment. Well just to let you know that if you ever get into MTA BUS, that yonkers id the only depot that only handles exprees routes.Y our not ganrented exprees routes in my depot or CP, the other day i was put on the Q50 but it was cool cause it got a lil taste of highway lol. And with TA you can go to the all express depot on SI. But NJT would be a better deal for you,how long of a wait you have did you take the exam already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted July 14, 2011 Share #63 Posted July 14, 2011 The filing period for the next MTA Bus exam(2301) is coming up. August 3 - September 27, 2011 http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share #64 Posted July 15, 2011 The filing period for the next MTA Bus exam(2301) is coming up.August 3 - September 27, 2011 http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm Good find, Locomotion69. I've passed the information along to a few colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted July 15, 2011 Share #65 Posted July 15, 2011 The filing period for the next MTA Bus exam(2301) is coming up.August 3 - September 27, 2011 http://www.mta.info/nyct/hr/appexam.htm Good stuff locomotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share #66 Posted July 30, 2011 The day's getting closer and closer. 2 weeks til I start training, and about 3.5 weeks to qualification and depot selection. Somewhat of a nervous wreck? You damn skippy. But ready nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciboii22 Posted July 31, 2011 Share #67 Posted July 31, 2011 The day's getting closer and closer.2 weeks til I start training, and about 3.5 weeks to qualification and depot selection. Somewhat of a nervous wreck? You damn skippy. But ready nevertheless. Dont be nervous , it'll be fine , good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R188 7857 Posted August 7, 2011 Share #68 Posted August 7, 2011 Sorry for the bumping, but I have some advice, even know I'm not a bus driver. The day's getting closer and closer.2 weeks til I start training, and about 3.5 weeks to qualification and depot selection. Somewhat of a nervous wreck? You damn skippy. But ready nevertheless. Casey Stengel you can take the train to. If your in ENY, take the J train to transfer to the F train to Queens. Get off at Jackson Heights - Rosevelt Avenue and transfer to a flushing abound 7 train and get off at Mets - Willets Point and THERE! Its right infront of you. Casey Stengel has some good routes. The Q28, Q13, and Q16 might be interlined routes. I was on a Q28 where the driver didn't turn left and northern and went via Q13 cause he had it. The only heavy routes are the Q44 and Q20. Q76 is the route that doesn't operate on the weekends. I am NOT going against anyone, this is just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share #69 Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks, but I'm avoiding Queens and Staten Island for the simple fact their under ATU's contract to "lock you in forever". No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R188 7857 Posted August 7, 2011 Share #70 Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks, but I'm avoiding Queens and Staten Island for the simple fact their under ATU's contract to "lock you in forever". No thanks. Oh, okay. Try MaBSTOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share #71 Posted August 7, 2011 Oh, okay. Try MaBSTOA. Yes, I have my options laid out for me already in the Bronx and Manhattan (last resort). Bronx: Gun Hill or West Farms Manhattan: 126th or Westside (MJQ). I'll be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share #72 Posted January 27, 2012 Wow, the amount of replies in this thread regarding my questions for UP and Grand Ave Depots, and I ended up at Flatbush. :cool: Memories. Haha! NovaBUSRTS9145, Were you able to stay in UP, or bumped out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted January 27, 2012 Share #73 Posted January 27, 2012 Wow, the amount of replies in this thread regarding my questions for UP and Grand Ave Depots, and I ended up at Flatbush. :cool: Memories. Haha! NovaBUSRTS9145, Were you able to stay in UP, or bumped out? He's at another depot now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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