ConcourseExp Posted December 6, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 6, 2014 Can shuttle buses really have more service than regular trains because last week, I saw that there were less people on the shuttle buses during rush hours and there were not many buses at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted December 6, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 6, 2014 It usually depends on where the shuttle bus is, when it is operating, and what line the shuttle bus is replacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alekr Posted December 7, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2014 Can shuttle buses really have more service than regular trains because last week, I saw that there were less people on the shuttle buses during rush hours and there were not many buses at that time. Depends on the timing and the line. For example the shuttle buses from Main St- Willets Point is very busy. Maybe people were familiar with the shutdown and used other alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted December 7, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 7, 2014 The headways are mostly better with the shuttle buses, especially during a weekend shutdown. Although each individual bus holds less people than a 10-car train, sending a bus out every 1-2 minutes gives the illusion of more service but with almost the same capacity as the train it is replacing on average. As for the shutdown, most probably headed to the and for the direct connection to Manhattan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted December 8, 2014 Share #5 Posted December 8, 2014 Can shuttle buses really have more service than regular trains because last week, I saw that there were less people on the shuttle buses during rush hours and there were not many buses at that time. When the was out north of Nassau Av, that shuttle bus was on point. There was a bus about every 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainFanInfinity Posted December 8, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2014 When the was out north of Nassau Av, that shuttle bus was on point. There was a bus about every 5 minutes. Some people actually said that they liked the bus better than the train. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted December 8, 2014 Share #7 Posted December 8, 2014 Some people actually said that they liked the bus better than the train. lolI bet mainly due to the fact that the buses were free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted December 8, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 8, 2014 I bet mainly due to the fact that the buses were free. True, but I heard it was because the shuttle bus came more frequently than the train itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S78 via Hylan Posted December 8, 2014 Share #9 Posted December 8, 2014 True, but I heard it was because the shuttle bus came more frequently than the train itself.Yes, that was a factor. It's easier to have more buses available than trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted December 9, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 9, 2014 I hear trains can get very crowded. I wonder if there are plans in actually expanding the train again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxBombers Posted December 9, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 9, 2014 I hear trains can get very crowded. I wonder if there are plans in actually expanding the train again. I don't know if there are enough cars for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted December 10, 2014 Share #12 Posted December 10, 2014 When the was out north of Nassau Av, that shuttle bus was on point. There was a bus about every 5 minutes. You aint never lied! True, but I heard it was because the shuttle bus came more frequently than the train itself. Some people actually said that they liked the bus better than the train. lol Yep, and those same people were disappointed that the trains were back in service... I remember watching on news 12 brooklyn where ole girl (forgot her name; arabic chick; the reporter... look good too) were asking people in Greenpoint about having the back, and most of them professed to the fact that the bus offered better service.... Unlike other subway shuttles in the system, I don't think I've heard one person speak negatively of that shuttle..... Which leads me to ask, what is the worst subway shuttle (in anyone's opinion, reading this)? I bet mainly due to the fact that the buses were free. Sure, but I honestly believe if (the one via McGuinness) were $2.50, folks up there in Greenpoint would be more than willing to pay for it, to get to Queens..... Beats putting up with the headache along Manhattan av (co-incidentally, I took the B43 home a couple hrs. ago... MF-er with those Little Caesars breadsticks woke me up... Those things smell god AWFUL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted December 10, 2014 Share #13 Posted December 10, 2014 You aint never lied! Yep, and those same people were disappointed that the trains were back in service... I remember watching on news 12 brooklyn where ole girl (forgot her name; arabic chick; the reporter... look good too) were asking people in Greenpoint about having the back, and most of them professed to the fact that the bus offered better service.... Unlike other subway shuttles in the system, I don't think I've heard one person speak negatively of that shuttle..... Which leads me to ask, what is the worst subway shuttle (in anyone's opinion, reading this)? Sure, but I honestly believe if (the one via McGuinness) were $2.50, folks up there in Greenpoint would be more than willing to pay for it, to get to Queens..... Beats putting up with the headache along Manhattan av (co-incidentally, I took the B43 home a couple hrs. ago... MF-er with those Little Caesars breadsticks woke me up... Those things smell god AWFUL) I'm pretty sure the worst shuttle experience would probably have been the very first day of the post-Sandy bus bridge, but I'm going to assume that doesn't count for the purposes of that question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted December 10, 2014 Share #14 Posted December 10, 2014 I would say that J shuttle into Manhattan a while back was prob the worst that i rode on. It seems like it was going less than 15MPH the entire time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted December 13, 2014 Share #15 Posted December 13, 2014 Took the worst shuttle bus ride ever on the J took an hour to travel between Bwy junction and van Silicon Av. End up walking to crescent street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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