Broad St. Belle Posted January 20, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2009 Sometimes I take the B70 late night and I always get the same driver who blasts his radio with oldies. Dont get me wrong; I definitely prefer his tunes over the numerous phone conversations and it makes for an enjoyable ride, but I've never heard/saw this on any other route. Can he have a radio on?? Is it allowed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted January 21, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 21, 2009 That's really weird. Technically on the bus, the riders are not supposed to have radios on. I'm not sure if this rule applies to the drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2009 I've encountered the same thing on other transit systems, and it seems to me that many people enjoy it over the conversations of other fellow passengers; at least I do! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted January 21, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 21, 2009 Sometimes when I travel on the buses throughout the day, (Q4, Q42, Q83) I see drivers who have their radios tuned to radio stations. I think they're not supposed to have it as its a distraction, but everyone just ignores for the most part. However, I'll take the music to enjoy my trip as opposed to having to put up with the noise from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted January 21, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2009 On the Q111 the other day the B/O was listening to 98.7 Kiss FM. Since it was a r and b song that I liked there wasn't a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCOman Posted January 21, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 21, 2009 I heard that driving with the radio on was not allowed. A few years ago, I was with a b/o on layover on the Bx35. While he was on layover, he had the Mets game on. When his layover was over, he would turn it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrapinStation Posted January 21, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 21, 2009 On the Q111 the other day the B/O was listening to 98.7 Kiss FM. Since it was a r and b song that I liked there wasn't a problem. No, just because it is a song you like doesn't mean it is not a problem. If it is against NYCT policy, then it is most certainly a problem, no matter what you think. :tdown::tdown::tdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 21, 2009 I prefer the radio, even if it is against the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted January 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 21, 2009 That's not as bad as the T/O I saw once on the listening to her iPod while operating the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broad St. Belle Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted January 21, 2009 I prefer the radio, even if it is against the rules I prefer the radio too, but then again, if it's TOO loud it might not be a good idea. I almost got into a car accident a couple of years ago because a friend had the radio blasting in his car. He made a turn and didn't hear the Ambulance zooming down the Ave. Good thing he reacted quickly. I mean, there obviously isn't a bass powered system in the bus, but he does blast his boombox.... That's not as bad as the T/O I saw once on the listening to her iPod while operating the train. :eek: Now that's crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted January 22, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 22, 2009 Not allowed!! ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitGuy Posted January 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 22, 2009 Yeah I don't think thats allowed. I remember though before the MTA Bus takeover, there use to be a driver on the Q10 that use to play his radio. It wasn't that loud though, it was fairly low. That was some good music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111 Posted February 14, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2009 It's not allowed technically but no one enforces it to any extremes either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted February 14, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 14, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemoreira81 Posted February 14, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 14, 2009 That's not as bad as the T/O I saw once on the listening to her iPod while operating the train. That to me is extremely frightening, and makes me cringe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated450 Posted February 14, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 14, 2009 Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (PSP (PlayStation Portable); 2.00)) well its better than hearing the phones and ipods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maserati7200 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 16, 2009 That's not as bad as the T/O I saw once on the listening to her iPod while operating the train. what? doesn't she have to listen to the radio (the messages that come to the train from the dispatcher) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis1985 Posted February 16, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 16, 2009 i dont mind. Some conductors on the (SIR) talks on their cellphone, or listen to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHat Posted February 18, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 18, 2009 Sometimes I sing to my self when I'm drivin', not loud though:)(NYCT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted February 18, 2009 Share #20 Posted February 18, 2009 Sometimes I sing to my self when I'm drivin', not loud though:)(NYCT) What routes do you drive? *takes notes on routes not to ride on.*B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilBus65 Posted February 21, 2009 Share #21 Posted February 21, 2009 When I was still an operator for Queens Surface I always listened to my walkman. I would have one headphone in on the sections where I was picking up and as soon as I made the last pickup the other one would go in. If I was working Rikers Island that meant from the parking lot to Queens Plaza I was undisturbed and if it was an express, 57 st & 3rd to Main st without having to listen to the soap opera of office folk. Alas when the MTA took over it all ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHat Posted February 22, 2009 Share #22 Posted February 22, 2009 What routes do you drive? *takes notes on routes not to ride on.* Funny!, guess you won't riding any routes out of Yonkers Depot:)(NYCT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RokuSix Posted February 23, 2009 Share #23 Posted February 23, 2009 Years ago, I used to ride a QBx1 with a driver that would always play smooth jazz. It made the ride feel...intimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 23, 2009 Share #24 Posted February 23, 2009 Years ago, I used to ride a QBx1 with a driver that would always play smooth jazz. It made the ride feel...intimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted February 23, 2009 Share #25 Posted February 23, 2009 Years ago, I used to ride a QBx1 with a driver that would always play smooth jazz. It made the ride feel...intimate. If you hear Barry White in the C/R cab, don't come-a-knocking, unless you want to join B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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