NY1635 Posted February 10, 2015 Share #3576 Posted February 10, 2015 Any taxi or car service. Are you sure it's not All Island/ Taxi Latino? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted February 10, 2015 Share #3577 Posted February 10, 2015 Are you sure it's not All Island/ Taxi Latino? nassau county taxis/car services. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted February 10, 2015 Share #3578 Posted February 10, 2015 I noticed the passenger counters on the buses with the new system near the front and back doors. It looks like 4 beams, if the beams toward the door get interrupted first then a passenger entered, if the beams toward the inside of the bus gets inturupted first then a passenger exited. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q113 LTD Posted February 11, 2015 Share #3579 Posted February 11, 2015 NICE bus exterior speakers announcement is so loud... I can hear it a block away. "Caution".. blah blah blah. lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted February 11, 2015 Share #3580 Posted February 11, 2015 Right-I also heard they plan on having hostess service,serving coffee & donuts. Will the beers cost as much as the airlines? Sounds like a good funding opportunity for NICE. lol They actually got suburban seat buses? Those are gonna go to hell quick... But maybe this could be NICE trying to set up some kind of actual express bus service? If the city ones have held up, just two years in Nassau wouldn't hurt. They've already help up, what, 10-12 years? Then again I don't know what type of ridership foothill had or if those seats had to be repaired/replaced? My question is do you think NICE will get their act together or are they already regretting letting the MTA walk away? You either can't put a sentence together or don't know whet your talking about, probably both. First, it's not like NICE is some company that can't "get their act together" they do what they can with what they are given (string budget, crappy equipment). Next, your sentence suggests THEY (NICE) let the walk away. NICE/Veolia/Transdev had nothing to do with the leaving, depending on who you ask the walked away because Nassau wouldn't pay "their fair share" or Nassaw gave the their walking papers over the a crazy amount of money fir little in return or the would reduce LIB service to a "skeleton system" (the 's words). Next, I don't think any person in the DECISION to bring in NICE regrets it, the County is paying a lot less than the , the full system is pretty much in tact, and Veolia/Transdev has proven they can do more per dollar (and with less money) than the can. The county executive and probably the commissioners too have no regrets and probably get lots of money from Veolia. Only the regular guy who has to deal with their sh*t service wants the MTA back and the pols couldn't give a damn. ....and how quickly you forget that service would be worse with the MTA back. I wish the MTA would come back so I could sit here and laugh at all that forgot too quickly that the MTA is not the answer! Also,Mangano making more money from the cab service that he owns,due to people giving up waiting for shitty NICE Bus service. What cab company does he own? I. Mean this stuff goes on everywhere. One of the airports for Chicago is in a town outside of Chicago where the mayor will only allow one company to operate cab service. So yea, only ONE company is allowed to pick up at O'haire, the brother in law of the Mayor happens to own that cab company. Nothing could make the bus service here any good. Besides proper funding and new buses? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted February 11, 2015 Share #3581 Posted February 11, 2015 Will the beers cost as much as the airlines? Sounds like a good funding opportunity for NICE. lol They've already help up, what, 10-12 years? Then again I don't know what type of ridership foothill had or if those seats had to be repaired/replaced? You either can't put a sentence together or don't know whet your talking about, probably both. First, it's not like NICE is some company that can't "get their act together" they do what they can with what they are given (string budget, crappy equipment). Next, your sentence suggests THEY (NICE) let the walk away. NICE/Veolia/Transdev had nothing to do with the leaving, depending on who you ask the walked away because Nassau wouldn't pay "their fair share" or Nassaw gave the their walking papers over the a crazy amount of money fir little in return or the would reduce LIB service to a "skeleton system" (the 's words). Next, I don't think any person in the DECISION to bring in NICE regrets it, the County is paying a lot less than the , the full system is pretty much in tact, and Veolia/Transdev has proven they can do more per dollar (and with less money) than the can. ....and how quickly you forget that service would be worse with the MTA back. I wish the MTA would come back so I could sit here and laugh at all that forgot too quickly that the MTA is not the answer! What cab company does he own? I. Mean this stuff goes on everywhere. One of the airports for Chicago is in a town outside of Chicago where the mayor will only allow one company to operate cab service. So yea, only ONE company is allowed to pick up at O'haire, the brother in law of the Mayor happens to own that cab company. Besides proper funding and new buses? NICE sucks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted February 11, 2015 Share #3582 Posted February 11, 2015 MTA LIB was better before all the crap started going on then the MTA let it go to hell. Transdev is running a shit operation and you know it, the ocunty sure is getting what they paid for. If Nassau gave the MTA a REASONABLE amount like Westchester and Suffolk do they would run a good bus service for the people of Nassau. The next county executive and commissioners should end the Transdev contract and bring the MTA to the table. Regional Bus would only be a good thing for Nassau County, it would help it identify closer with the city and people who otherwise would live in Queens may move to Nassau if the bus at their doorstep works just like one in Queens would. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted February 11, 2015 Share #3583 Posted February 11, 2015 MTA LIB was better before all the crap started going on then the MTA let it go to hell. Transdev is running a shit operation and you know it, the ocunty sure is getting what they paid for. If Nassau gave the MTA a REASONABLE amount like Westchester and Suffolk do they would run a good bus service for the people of Nassau. The next county executive and commissioners should end the Transdev contract and bring the MTA to the table. Regional Bus would only be a good thing for Nassau County, it would help it identify closer with the city and people who otherwise would live in Queens may move to Nassau if the bus at their doorstep works just like one in Queens would. Don't say that with the Veolia Internet Defense Force out in full swing, he might have another conniption. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted February 12, 2015 Share #3584 Posted February 12, 2015 Again, it's now the Transdev Internet Defense Fund. You've really got to start reading those press releases, you make yourself look foolish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted February 12, 2015 Share #3585 Posted February 12, 2015 They actually got suburban seat buses? Those are gonna go to hell quick... But maybe this could be NICE trying to set up some kind of actual express bus service? All of Foothill's CNG V's were suburbans as they ran into downtown LA on the highway express routes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q113 LTD Posted February 12, 2015 Share #3586 Posted February 12, 2015 NICE(Ex-Foothill Transit) #1019 From: https://www.youtube.com/user/csouth28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted February 12, 2015 Share #3587 Posted February 12, 2015 I've been seeing the new GPS system on more buses now. It seems like when they're present the buses are on time and the drivers keep it moving. Hmm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY1635 Posted February 13, 2015 Share #3588 Posted February 13, 2015 Is there any demand for more Sunday Service on Nassau? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 13, 2015 Share #3589 Posted February 13, 2015 I doubt it, besides maybe some more n6's in the afternoon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted February 13, 2015 Share #3590 Posted February 13, 2015 NICE(Ex-Foothill Transit) #1019 Does anyone know why those orange lights are covered up on Long Island units? They're mounted horizontally instead of like the Triforce here but they've been covered up. NG 1700 had a similar system but that rear panel was replaced some time ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY1635 Posted February 18, 2015 Share #3591 Posted February 18, 2015 The n6 has been handling itself pretty well after 9:30 pm lately. It's not very crowded and there's no flagging. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted February 18, 2015 Share #3592 Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) The n6 has been handling itself pretty well after 9:30 pm lately. It's not very crowded and there's no flagging. I guess ridership dropped enough to make this possible. Though, it is winter, once spring comes around that may change. Would it be feasible if for example, NICE knows that certain trips are packed and tend to flag, but the bus load is relieved by Elmont Road, they could make an agreement with MTA to extend particular Q2 trips around the same time to Elmont Road? Edited February 18, 2015 by N6 Limited 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted February 23, 2015 Share #3593 Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) They must be sending a lot of these buses through to get re painted or I have a magnet for these things and see one whenever I'm near the 109/Sunrise interchange. This is foothill body # F1311 on it's way to go get painted Saturday at about 11:30am. I assume this will be NICE body # 1021 considering 1021 is written in the window... Edited February 23, 2015 by Burrstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mta B43 Posted February 23, 2015 Share #3594 Posted February 23, 2015 Oh, so there's gonna be a mix of the F1200 and F1300 series. I just thought the F1200 series were coming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Meadow Posted February 24, 2015 Share #3595 Posted February 24, 2015 Is 1867 & 1764 back on the road after there accidents 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q113 LTD Posted February 26, 2015 Share #3596 Posted February 26, 2015 I am curious to know what would a Ex-Foothill Orion V CNG look like if it was painted in NICE color scheme instead of the old orange and blue stripes that are on all current Orion V CNGs. Since Orion Vll NGs are in the new NICE color scheme look, I will think that whenever they order new buses, I am sure it will be in NICE color scheme, while all the 2002 Ex-Foothill Orion V CNGs will have the old orange and blue stripes like the rest of the current Orion V CNGs. I also notice that Foothill Transit's Orion V CNGs has bright white and blue stripes, while their new buses has a unique Foothill color scheme like a blue and green wave on the side. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Orion Bus Posted February 26, 2015 Share #3597 Posted February 26, 2015 Like some users correctly predicted on here, New Flyer won the order for the next set of buses to be destroyed under NICE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted February 27, 2015 Share #3598 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) I am curious to know what would a Ex-Foothill Orion V CNG look like if it was painted in NICE color scheme instead of the old orange and blue stripes that are on all current Orion V CNGs. I also wish the foothill buses were painted in the new NICE scheme but I understand why they only did the "Nassau" stripe to save money on a bus that will be in service for 2 years. Since Orion Vll NGs are in the new NICE color scheme look, I will think that whenever they order new buses, I am sure it will be in NICE color scheme, while all the 2002 Ex-Foothill Orion V CNGs will have the old orange and blue stripes like the rest of the current Orion V CNGs. All new buses will be in the NICE livery, just as the upper 1800's were delivered painted in NICE livery.., Edited February 27, 2015 by Burrstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrstone Posted February 27, 2015 Share #3599 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Like some users correctly predicted on here, New Flyer won the orderHere is the press release for those interested. for the next set of buses to be destroyed under NICE.If you want yo bash something know the facts, don't just parrot what you hear the idiots here say. Transdev/NICE inherited buses that were destroyed & neglected by the MTA. The proof us that over half of the LIB fleet didn't lass a simple DOT test during the conversion. NICE USES what they have, Orion is shit, anyway, on top of that NICE has to deal with buses MTA LIB destroyed! Edited February 27, 2015 by Burrstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 27, 2015 Share #3600 Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Here is the press release for those interested. If you want yo bash something know the facts, don't just parrot what you hear the idiots here say. Transdev/NICE inherited buses that were destroyed & neglected by the MTA. The proof us that over half of the LIB fleet didn't lass a simple DOT test during the conversion. NICE USES what they have, Orion is shit, anyway, on top of that NICE has to deal with buses MTA LIB destroyed! I wouldn't say Orion is shit considering that the only other bus mfg to beat them/be on their level at Altoona's testing facility is Designline. The Orion VII(2011 and up) is rated the best bus to be built and tested out of Altoona. New Flyer and the rest don't come close. It all comes down to maintenance, and NICE certainly does not do well with that. The best example is with the 2012 Orion VII CNGs they got....and those were never operated by MTA! And as much as I don't like those 2004 Orion V CNGs(1633-1699)....they were much better during the MTA's reign. I also wish the foothill buses were painted in the new NICE scheme but I understand why they only did the "Nassau" stripe to save money on a bus that will be in service for 2 years. They were never predicted to last long, that's why, and they're right. The fact that we have an order of 110 XN40s(base order of 52 with an option of 58), there's no point in giving an old bus a new look if it's going to be gone within the 5 years Veolia has taken over. A bunch of 1500s were retired in 2012-2013, so it would've been a huge waste of money for them to waste paint to give them a temporary look. Better off doing it for a fleet that will last long, especially with tanks that goes over 15 years. ---------------- An update to the Foothill CNG saga, while one struck an overpass, I hear that another got t-boned. idk who's been driving/towing the buses into Long Island but gotdamn, what a shotty job. I hear they ordered 28 of these buses, they're down 2 already. Edited February 27, 2015 by Cait Sith 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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