B/O 4600 Hiring Process

[Express Bus Operator]

ok thats a good thing i love the rts buses except that the seat is uncomfortable and setting the mirror is a pain but other than that the rts drives like a car.

i have been told i shouldn't really do overtime until i am off of probation less time i have on the road the better it is for me.

does the bus route at mv have a lot turns are is it mostly a straight drive

your about to finish with probation that should be a good feeling

thanks for the maps

 

i doubt that

lol Flatbush, ENY, and UP has majority of the RTS. They have way more power but for Tall operators and big operators the operator compartment is very uncomfortable.

 

I have till October to be clear from probation.

 

 

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[Humbleguy38]

any know the turn we have to make on 86 street and the cross street

[frankblk]

Two questions. How do you make that MONEY!! I'm hearing the lingo with ot and banking days and what not just wanna be well informed so I know how and #2 any study aids for dispatcher test, I applied because why not. Another option 3 yrs from now any help hit me up please.

[mastap123]

lol Flatbush, ENY, and UP has majority of the RTS. They have way more power but for Tall operators and big operators the operator compartment is very uncomfortable.

 

I have till October to be clear from probation.

 

 

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i love them rts I'm not the tallest are biggest person lol not really a fan of the hybrids 

how you like your first year so far

Edited August 14, 2017 by mastap123

[Invzo1019]

Two questions. How do you make that MONEY!! I'm hearing the lingo with ot and banking days and what not just wanna be well informed so I know how and #2 any study aids for dispatcher test, I applied because why not. Another option 3 yrs from now any help hit me up please.

Do yourself a favor. For your first year try to make as little money as possible. Don't work any rdos. Don't work any unforced ot and try to pick the smallest runs possible in your depot. Trust me on this.

[mastap123]

any know the turn we have to make on 86 street and the cross street

 

i can't remember 

Do yourself a favor. For your first year try to make as little money as possible. Don't work any rdos. Don't work any unforced ot and try to pick the smallest runs possible in your depot. Trust me on this.

thats true@invzo1019 heard the same thing don't do no overtime while on probation and pick the smallest runs

[Invzo1019]

Gives u more chances for something to happen. And when something happens the first thing they will say to you is why we're u working your rdo?

[dac9050]

@mastap123 saw someone line training on the M98. How many people came with you to MTV? Hope you had a good day.

 

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[mastap123]

Gives u more chances for something to happen. And when something happens the first thing they will say to you is why we're u working your rdo?

 

thanks for the wisdom appreciate 

[mastap123]

@mastap123 saw someone line training on the M98. How many people came with you to MTV? Hope you had a good day.

 

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hey @dac9050 it was 3 of us we was with the union rep

thanks i had a good day 

[Humbleguy38]

today was almost a clean day that turn on central park west and 86th street was a tight turn my back tire hit the curb.

[mastap123]

today was almost a clean day that turn on central park west and 86th street was a tight turn my back tire hit the curb.

 

oh damn did you keep your 4ft distance 

[Shinabee65]

today was almost a clean day that turn on central park west and 86th street was a tight turn my back tire hit the curb.

what type of buses they use for training? the longer ones or the short ones ? Thanks

 

 

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[Humbleguy38]

oh damn did you keep your 4ft distance 

yes i think i over turned too much

 

what type of buses they use for training? the longer ones or the short ones ? Thanks

 

 

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the regular 40ft bus

[Shinabee65]

yes i think i over turned too much

 

the regular 40ft bus

Thanks

 

 

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[mastap123]

yes i think i over turned too much

 

the regular 40ft bus

 

bush day 5 off and try and have a better day 6

[Humbleguy38]

bush day 5 off and try and have a better day 6

thanks i'll try my best

[mastap123]

thanks i'll try my best

 

day 6 is downtown manhattan drive slow and forward plan scan them mirrors and don't run no lights call out the hazards because there is a lot of them and look out for the left acute turn down by union square bumper to curve try not to pass it 

[Humbleguy38]

I did my best tire touch touch the curb at east 6th street around the little circle and other things so day 9 here I come a feel a little pressure of now

[SevenEleven]

Two questions. How do you make that MONEY!! I'm hearing the lingo with ot and banking days and what not just wanna be well informed so I know how and #2 any study aids for dispatcher test, I applied because why not. Another option 3 yrs from now any help hit me up please.

I didn't do any OT until about 6 months in. Everyone is right, the less you work the better. You're still taking home the same amount of money at the end of the day. If you want OT, let it be easy work like a bus move during the overnight, babysitting a bus waiting a tow, things like that.

 

As for the dispatcher test, study the bulletins/directives, the MTA rulebook, how to calculate pay, headway and speed formulas, how to read the recaps (and create one)... Essentially learn the position. If you hear about any classes being offered, take them. Ask any dispatcher and they'll be able to offer insight. Aside from studying, don't get into trouble. They can use your disciplinary record to not promote you.

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[FutureBOtoTO]

Here's something I seen today. I was on kings highway and Utica Ave and I seem an artic SBS and the destination sign said Training Bus. There was only one Bus Operator which was driving with one hand on the wheel. There where no trainees on that bus but one hand and it was a training bus lol

[Express Bus Operator]

Here's something I seen today. I was on kings highway and Utica Ave and I seem an artic SBS and the destination sign said Training Bus. There was only one Bus Operator which was driving with one hand on the wheel. There where no trainees on that bus but one hand and it was a training bus lol

Lol they probably just put the sign up like that....

 

I use the sbs artic for the M shuttle almost everyday when im on duty.

 

 

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[Invzo1019]

The artic was probably a bus move and the operator put training bus sign on instead of not in service.

[FutureBOtoTO]

I figured it was a mistake, but it was funny seeing that lol. I pay more attention to B/O now that I know what's expected for us to do.

[+Young+]

I did my best tire touch touch the curb at east 6th street around the little circle and other things so day 9 here I come a feel a little pressure of now

 

There will be none of that on Day 9, so you should be fine. The majority of the turns on Day 9 are the "L" turns, with a few hook turns mixed in.

 

Good luck!!