Positively Ralf Posted December 24, 2022 Share #376 Posted December 24, 2022 Is 39 too late to become a transit bus driver? I'm going to get my CDL B with the idea of driving school buses, but I see that the bee line system is in need of drivers. I've lived in Yonkers almost my entire life and I can imagine the clientele is not easy to deal with, but is that not the story of all transit bus companies in general? What's the best and worst part of the job? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted December 24, 2022 Author Share #377 Posted December 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Positively Ralf said: Is 39 too late to become a transit bus driver? I'm going to get my CDL B with the idea of driving school buses, but I see that the bee line system is in need of drivers. I've lived in Yonkers almost my entire life and I can imagine the clientele is not easy to deal with, but is that not the story of all transit bus companies in general? What's the best and worst part of the job? This is for any agency within NY: Being a bus driver is not as great as it used to be. You deal with far more rude passengers, fare beaters, incidents, as well as providing over the top customer service while driving on the road, which also has folks who don't know how to drive, intoxicated drivers, distracted drivers, people running out in the street or standing on the literal edge of the sidewalk, speed cameras, red light cameras (a big issue since your a big viechle), people not paying attention in the bus stop and later calling saying you skipped them, etc etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted December 25, 2022 Share #378 Posted December 25, 2022 On 12/23/2022 at 9:14 PM, Positively Ralf said: Is 39 too late to become a transit bus driver? I'm going to get my CDL B with the idea of driving school buses, but I see that the bee line system is in need of drivers. I've lived in Yonkers almost my entire life and I can imagine the clientele is not easy to deal with, but is that not the story of all transit bus companies in general? What's the best and worst part of the job? Not at all.... I'm hearing of school bus drivers starting in their 50's!! I can't fathom driving for a public transit provider would be too much different.... I mean ageism in general is definitely a thing, but bus driving (lucky for you) isn't one of those professions where entering in your late 30's/early 40's is considered too old.... Don't let the influx of young drivers you may be noticing worry you into thinking you're too old/it's too late... So I'd say go for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted December 26, 2022 Share #379 Posted December 26, 2022 Plus there's a general shortage of bus driver nationwide, so I'm sure you'll get hired fairly quickly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAzumah Posted December 27, 2022 Share #380 Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/23/2022 at 9:14 PM, Positively Ralf said: Is 39 too late to become a transit bus driver? I'm going to get my CDL B with the idea of driving school buses, but I see that the bee line system is in need of drivers. I've lived in Yonkers almost my entire life and I can imagine the clientele is not easy to deal with, but is that not the story of all transit bus companies in general? What's the best and worst part of the job? It's not your bus and it is not your money. Bring the bus back the way that they gave it to you and keep your fights with customers to an absolute minimum. Check to make sure that the agency's health plan is good. Make sure that you do some sort of exercise to keep your back loose when you are not driving. Some agencies will train you once you have a permit. MTA Bus does and some paratransit companies do. School buses and transit buses are two different types of driving. Your path should be driven by the type of driving that you like more. Obviously, transit is more money, but it is a more rigid schedule. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positively Ralf Posted December 28, 2022 Share #381 Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/27/2022 at 3:46 AM, JAzumah said: School buses and transit buses are two different types of driving. Your path should be driven by the type of driving that you like more. Obviously, transit is more money, but it is a more rigid schedule. With the shortage of bus drivers, how many hours a week are the current ones averaging? I'll take a guess and say it's north of 50. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAzumah Posted December 28, 2022 Share #382 Posted December 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Positively Ralf said: With the shortage of bus drivers, how many hours a week are the current ones averaging? I'll take a guess and say it's north of 50. It depends on the agency. Overtime is not mandatory at most agencies in this region, so it is usually up to the driver as to how much they work. Most agencies will not allow more than 60, so 50 is a safe bet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridgeviewer382 Posted December 29, 2022 Share #383 Posted December 29, 2022 454 is now active. And with that, the 106 New Flyer XDE40 bus order has been completed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share #384 Posted December 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, Kingsbridgeviewer382 said: 454 is now active. And with that, the 106 New Flyer XDE40 bus order has been completed. Yes, but one of the orions will remain while 255 is out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted January 1, 2023 Share #385 Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Deleted Edited January 1, 2023 by DCTransitFilms 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted January 1, 2023 Share #386 Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Deleted Edited January 1, 2023 by DCTransitFilms deleted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenBVEFan1 Posted January 6, 2023 Share #387 Posted January 6, 2023 Can anyone confirm if 602 or 605 are retired for good? 602 last ran 12/28/2022 on the W12 605 last ran 12/28/2022 on the W1C 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share #388 Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, OpenBVEFan1 said: Can anyone confirm if 602 or 605 are retired for good? 602 last ran 12/28/2022 on the W12 605 last ran 12/28/2022 on the W1C Last I saw they’re still on the active roster. Just because they haven’t been out does not mean they’re officially retired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share #389 Posted January 6, 2023 350 has returned to full service as of Jan 3rd with a brand new front end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share #390 Posted January 8, 2023 Just got word that all Orion's are retired. With 255 still being out, they *may* bring back 605 for the meantime but that's a very big if. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Enthusiast Posted January 10, 2023 Share #391 Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 11:55 AM, Lawrence St said: Just got word that all Orion's are retired. With 255 still being out, they *may* bring back 605 for the meantime but that's a very big if. And just like that, that's the end of an era. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share #392 Posted January 13, 2023 There’s a capital one ad on Instagram that shows what looks to be a B-L Orion with the yellow handles and blue seats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted February 12, 2023 Share #393 Posted February 12, 2023 Just saw all the remaining 2006 Orion Vs are up for auction. Someone put the reports on CPTDB last night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share #394 Posted February 13, 2023 If anyone still wants to ride an Orion, the 9 and occasional the 55 on weekends still runs the Orion Shortys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share #395 Posted February 22, 2023 So it seems the future of Bee-Line is to be full-New Flyer. There has been no update regarding the Orion V suburbans, mainly because of the uncertain future of the BxM4C, even though the plan hasn’t had any further update since the draft got released. I would assume that if the BxM4C was saved, that New Flyer suburbans would replace the Orion suburbans. The Orion V 32.5’s are set to be replaced by the XDE35’s at an unknown date, but I estimate late 2023/early 2024. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 to 241st Posted April 15, 2023 Share #396 Posted April 15, 2023 What bus do you guys think will replace the Nabi Buses because I don't want the whole fleet to be Newflyer buses 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSMG106 Posted July 22, 2023 Share #397 Posted July 22, 2023 According to an employee at Bee-Line, there is a possibility that Bee-Line may switch operators. Turns out that Liberty Lines Transit doesn't want to be involved with Westchester County anymore. If it is possible, then either PTLA Enterprise (W16, W18, and W31), Coach USA, Transdev, or the could take over Westchester county's bus system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 to 241st Posted July 22, 2023 Share #398 Posted July 22, 2023 8 hours ago, RSMG106 said: According to an employee at Bee-Line, there is a possibility that Bee-Line may switch operators. Turns out that Liberty Lines Transit doesn't want to be involved with Westchester County anymore. If it is possible, then either PTLA Enterprise (W16, W18, and W31), Coach USA, Transdev, or the could take over Westchester county's bus system. I think that PTLA would like take over they already have control over 3 routes that are going to be deleted. When did operations in Nassau County it did not go well so I don’t think they should take over I don’t know why people want to take over so badly . I could see transdev doing as they have operate some bus companies in rockland county. I don’t see what coach USA would want with westchester county maybe the they would take over some of the northern westchester routes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20 via crosscounty Posted July 22, 2023 Share #399 Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, 40 to 241st said: I think that PTLA would like take over they already have control over 3 routes that are going to be deleted. When did operations in Nassau County it did not go well so I don’t think they should take over I don’t know why people want to take over so badly . I could see transdev doing as they have operate some bus companies in rockland county. I don’t see what coach USA would want with westchester county maybe the they would take over some of the northern westchester routes I usually here people say that the met should take over the Bxm4c 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted July 30, 2023 Share #400 Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 1:07 AM, RSMG106 said: According to an employee at Bee-Line, there is a possibility that Bee-Line may switch operators. Turns out that Liberty Lines Transit doesn't want to be involved with Westchester County anymore. If it is possible, then either PTLA Enterprise (W16, W18, and W31), Coach USA, Transdev, or the could take over Westchester county's bus system. More than likely, some other carrier would bid on the service and take over the fleet and the garages (and probably the employees) from Liberty. Neither the County nor the would want an MTA takeover. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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