nostalgia Posted May 28, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2013 Full service to the Rockaways resumes May 30 and presumably the subway shuttle will end. What happens to the operators who will be displaced? 1) Which depot(s) operated the shuttle? 2) Did all the operators come from these depots or were there transfers from other depots to handle the load? 3) There won't be a need for so many buses. Were buses transferred from other depots? 4) Is there a new pick list or is a "bumping" procedure used for operators with high seniority to claim a job. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted May 28, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 28, 2013 The shuttle if im not mistaken was mostly drivers who did it from OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted May 28, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2013 My YouTube Chanel gives a shoutout to the depots that helped out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted May 28, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 28, 2013 Whole ton of depots were out there. During rush hour the whole city is there, College Point with Orion V CNGs, 126th with SBS LFSAs, Gun Hill even brings out the XD60s. Don't think buses were transfered from other depots, but buses slated for retirement (O5 CNGs, old C40LFs, ex-Beeline O5s, and whatever else) were kept while service was out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted May 28, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 28, 2013 Whole ton of depots were out there. During rush hour the whole city is there, College Point with Orion V CNGs, 126th with SBS LFSAs, Gun Hill even brings out the XD60s. Don't think buses were transfered from other depots, but buses slated for retirement (O5 CNGs, old C40LFs, ex-Beeline O5s, and whatever else) were kept while service was out. The whole deal with SC/CP buses running on other MTAB routes should stop and the Q52 should get back to normal, as should the FR/JFK fleets. Should be some big changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted May 28, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 28, 2013 The whole deal with SC/CP buses running on other MTAB routes should stop and the Q52 should get back to normal, as should the FR/JFK fleets. Should be some big changes. Why did SC/CP Orion V CNG buses run on LGA/FR/JFK routes in the first place? Those depots still had the same amount of buses for service after Sandy so couldn't those old buses be used for Subway Shuttles only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted May 28, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 28, 2013 I have seen Flatbush, MJQ as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted May 28, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 28, 2013 Why did SC/CP Orion V CNG buses run on LGA/FR/JFK routes in the first place? Those depots still had the same amount of buses for service after Sandy so couldn't those old buses be used for Subway Shuttles only? SC ran its Orion V CNGs and old C40LFs on JFK routes due to JFK buses going on FR routes to help out. Some of CP's Orion V CNGs went on LGA routes due to LGA being short on buses (of which it seems they always are, Way to go LGA maintenance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-CT1660- Posted May 28, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 28, 2013 Why did SC/CP Orion V CNG buses run on LGA/FR/JFK routes in the first place? Those depots still had the same amount of buses for service after Sandy so couldn't those old buses be used for Subway Shuttles only? Basically Spring Creek's union (as well as FR/JFK) doesn't really permit them to do subway shuttles. However as the stretch between Howard Beach and Broad Channel was heavily damaged, Far Rockaway and JFK needed extra buses for their Rockaway routes (especially the Q52). So then came Spring Creek with the C40LF's and V CNG's. LaGuardia had so many buses OOS that they were in desperate need of buses, so then came College Point with the V CNG's while LaGuardia's buses are being fixed up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted May 28, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 28, 2013 Why can't LaGuardia close and be rebuilt from the ground up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted May 28, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2013 Why can't LaGuardia close and be rebuilt from the ground up?Where would all the routes go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted May 28, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 28, 2013 Where would all the routes go?Hopefully when the merger finally happens other bus depots like Stengel and Fresh Pond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted May 28, 2013 Hopefully when the merger finally happens other bus depots like Stengel and Fresh Pond What merger are you referring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted May 29, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 29, 2013 What merger are you referring?The merger between NYCT and MTA Bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted May 29, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 29, 2013 Damn no More Easy Money OT for me Shuttle was cool It will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 29, 2013 Damn no More Easy Money OT for me Shuttle was cool It will be missed LOL. It was fun while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted May 29, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 29, 2013 Whole ton of depots were out there. During rush hour the whole city is there, College Point with Orion V CNGs, 126th with SBS LFSAs, Gun Hill even brings out the XD60s. Don't think buses were transfered from other depots, but buses slated for retirement (O5 CNGs, old C40LFs, ex-Beeline O5s, and whatever else) were kept while service was out. LFS Rigids were out there from Queens Village too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted May 29, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 29, 2013 LFS Rigids were out there from Queens Village too.I was mentioning the buses coming from around the city during rush hour. Obviously the Queens TA depots are the main player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted May 29, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 29, 2013 I'm gonna go, ONE more time tomorrow morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32sdabest Posted May 30, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 30, 2013 I'm gonna go, ONE more time tomorrow morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 30, 2013 Share #21 Posted May 30, 2013 Does this mean SC's NewFlyer C40LFs will stop running at JFK routes starting tmrw, meaning no more borrowing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostalgia Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share #22 Posted May 30, 2013 I wasn't aware of the magnitude of assistance from other depots. The most important aspect to operate the shuttles is buses and operators were used from other depots regardless if they came from NYCT or MTA bus. I'm sure the public didn't see the amount of cooperation that was required to operate the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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