The Official Bee-Line Thread

[Lawrence St]

3 hours ago, 40 to 241st said:

Does the Bl-4 stop by your house also

The BL-4 does not go to the train station.

[Mtatransit]

To my surprise, Bee Line is still $2.75 for both Metrocard and Coin payment.

You still get a transfer to the MTA

Looks like they decided to not follow the MTA fare hikes

[Lawrence St]

30 minutes ago, Mtatransit said:

To my surprise, Bee Line is still $2.75 for both Metrocard and Coin payment.

You still get a transfer to the MTA

Looks like they decided to not follow the MTA fare hikes

I think that’s because the fareboxes haven’t been updated yet.

[40 to 241st]

3 hours ago, Mtatransit said:

To my surprise, Bee Line is still $2.75 for both Metrocard and Coin payment.

You still get a transfer to the MTA

Looks like they decided to not follow the MTA fare hikes

There going to update it soon those in westchester just happen to be lucky

[Mtatransit]

4 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

I think that’s because the fareboxes haven’t been updated yet.

They updated the fares and passes page to reflect the new MTA pass fare but kept the base fare 

https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/fares-and-metrocard

If they want to raise it they probably need to hold public hearings soon

[B35 via Church]

It amazes me how ignorant some people are to public transit.... There was this lady in front of me on the BL-42, that was talking to this dude on the phone, that was apparently waiting at 233rd to meet up with her on said BL-42.... She, like everyone else that boarded in The Bronx, got on the thing at 241st.... She had to tell the dude that the 42 don't run to 233rd on weekends.... She, like half the bus, got off at 1st & 5th (and "was gonna stop off at the store first")... They sure enough sounded like locals of the area..... I was just sitting there shaking my head the entire time....

There's no way in hell that I'm not going to keep abreast of how the bus routes around me, operate - especially SPAN wise !

[Lawrence St]

15 hours ago, B35 via Church said:

It amazes me how ignorant some people are to public transit.... There was this lady in front of me on the BL-42, that was talking to this dude on the phone, that was apparently waiting at 233rd to meet up with her on said BL-42.... She, like everyone else that boarded in The Bronx, got on the thing at 241st.... She had to tell the dude that the 42 don't run to 233rd on weekends.... She, like half the bus, got off at 1st & 5th (and "was gonna stop off at the store first")... They sure enough sounded like locals of the area..... I was just sitting there shaking my head the entire time....

There's no way in hell that I'm not going to keep abreast of how the bus routes around me, operate - especially SPAN wise !

I personally despise that 233rd St extension because buses always get stuck turning around on that tight street. At least it will be gone in the redesign.

[RSMG106]

So it looks like Bee-Line had received another XDE40. The number in question is #504, and was delivered to Yonkers garage as of today. This could be the option order for more New Flyers, however this was never published in any news article. They will receive 95 XDE40s, ranging from #504-598. It's currently unknown if it will replace any buses.

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Edited December 4, 2023 by RSMG106

[40 to 241st]

9 hours ago, RSMG106 said:

So it looks like Bee-Line had received another XDE40. The number in question is #504, and was delivered to Yonkers garage as of today. This could be the option order for more New Flyers, however this was never published in any news article. They will receive 95 XDE40s, ranging from #504-598. It's currently unknown if it will replace any buses.

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Holy shit I don’t think you know this but I must tell you that there are 95 Nabi buses so it will most likely  replace that. I don’t want this because I don’t want the entire bus company to be Newflyer buses. But thanks for the update. I find it interesting that they don’t want to replace the remaining Orion V’s but I want to replace the nabi from 2009

[MysteriousBtrain]

10 minutes ago, 40 to 241st said:

Holy shit I don’t think you know this but I must tell you that there are 95 Nabi buses so it will most likely  replace that. I don’t want this because I don’t want the entire bus company to be Newflyer buses. But thanks for the update. I find it interesting that they don’t want to replace the remaining Orion V’s but I want to replace the nabi from 2009

The remaining Vs will re replaced by the 10 XDE35, with no replacement planned for the suburbans as Liberty is trying not to run the BxM4C and quietly discontinue it (subject to change).

[DCTransitFilms]

Speaking of the remaining Vs, none the suburbans have been out since Dec 1 I've noticed

also the minis have been sparingly out since

Edited December 4, 2023 by DCTransitFilms

[Lawrence St]

3 hours ago, DCTransitFilms said:

Speaking of the remaining Vs, none the suburbans have been out since Dec 1 I've noticed

also the minis have been sparingly out since

Incorrect. They have been running since.

[DCTransitFilms]

2 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

Incorrect. They have been running since.

Yeah I actually forgot Bee Line still runs them for the BxM4C 

[40 to 241st]

9 hours ago, MysteriousBtrain said:

The remaining Vs will re replaced by the 10 XDE35, with no replacement planned for the suburbans as Liberty is trying not to run the BxM4C and quietly discontinue it (subject to change).

Oh no I am fully aware that the ‘35 foot Orion V’s are being replaced. I mean that instead of focusing on those remaining units since there the oldest there getting replacements for the nabi 

[NBTA]

On 12/4/2023 at 3:22 PM, DCTransitFilms said:

Yeah I actually forgot Bee Line still runs them for the BxM4C 

Saw a Suburban last night, on the 17.

[RSMG106]

101 and 106 has been delivered to Valhalla garage. These are XDE35s.

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[40 to 241st]

5 hours ago, RSMG106 said:

101 and 106 has been delivered to Valhalla garage. These are XDE35s.

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Let’s go 

[RSMG106]

105 has been delivered to Valhalla garage.

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Edited December 16, 2023 by RSMG106

[Mpn4179]

Bee-Line Buses are operating Fare-Free from December 16 to January 1, 2024.

[RSMG106]

105-106: Valhalla to Cortlandt Manor (PTLA Enterprise)

[RSMG106]

508: Delivered to Yonkers garage.

[RSMG106]

105-106: PTLA Enterprise to Valhalla garage.

[40 to 241st]

On 12/24/2023 at 1:54 AM, RSMG106 said:

508: Delivered to Yonkers garage.

 

13 hours ago, RSMG106 said:

105-106: PTLA Enterprise to Valhalla garage.

Do you know when will we see these buses in service 

[Lawrence St]

1 hour ago, 40 to 241st said:

 

Do you know when will we see these buses in service 

Late Jan-Early Feb.

[BM5 via Woodhaven]

Bee Line will be providing certain shuttles in the Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains areas. This is not on the website yet:

County Executive George Latimer Announces Special New Year's Eve Bee-Line Bus Shuttle Service to Ensure Safe Celebrations in Westchester County

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce the implementation of a special New Year's Eve Bee-Line bus shuttle service to facilitate safe and convenient transportation for residents and visitors during the festive celebrations on December 31, 2023.

 

The Bee-Line bus shuttle service will operate in three key areas – White Plains, Yonkers, and New Rochelle – providing reliable transportation options for individuals looking to enjoy the New Year's Eve festivities responsibly. Latimer has already announced that Bee-Line buses will be running fare-free through January 1.

 

Latimer said: “As we bid farewell to 2023, it's crucial that all in our community enjoy the New Year's Eve celebrations responsibly. This special free Bee-Line bus shuttle service aims to make the festivities more accessible, allowing residents and visitors to travel conveniently and safely. A sincere thanks to our Bee-Line bus drivers and DPW/T workers for their efforts in advancing this initiative.”

 

The three shuttles lines are as follows:

White Plains Shuttle:

·         Route: Start at White Plains Trans Center, R/T Lexington, L/T Main St., R/T Mamaroneck, L/T Maple Ave., L/T Bloomingdale Rd., L/T Westchester Ave, L/T Broadway, R/T Martine back to Trans Center.

·         Service Hours: Buses will begin service at 7 PM and run approximately every 20 minutes.

·         Last Bus: The last bus departing from White Plains Trans Center will be at 1 AM.

·         Bus Stops: Buses will stop at all existing bus stops along the designated routes.

 

Yonkers Shuttle:

·         Route: Start on Central Ave. opposite Raceway, L/T McLean Ave., L/T Bronx River Rd., L/T Yonkers Ave, L/T Central Ave to opposite Raceway.

·         Service Hours: Buses will begin service at 7 PM and run approximately every 30 minutes.

·         Last Bus: The final bus leaving Clark Street (Yonkers Casino) will be at 1 AM.

·         Bus Stops: Buses will make stops at all existing bus stops along the specified routes.

 

New Rochelle Shuttle:

·         Route: Start at New Rochelle Intermodal Center, R/T North Ave, R/T Huguenot St, L/T Pintard at monument onto Main St. L/T River Ave (Echo Avenue), L/T Huguenot St, R/T North Ave, L/T Into Intermodal Center.

·         Service Hours: Buses will begin service at 7 PM and run approximately every 20 minutes.

·         Last Bus: The last bus departing from New Rochelle Intermodal Center will be at 1 AM.

·         Bus Stops: Buses will make stops at all existing bus stops along the designated routes.

 

With this effort, Latimer is emphasizing the importance of providing accessible transportation options for the community, ensuring that everyone can celebrate responsibly and safely as we welcome the New Year.