Buses
NYC Transit EasyPayXPress MetroCard
Soon the MTA will post a press release to talk about their EasyPayXpress Metrocard which automatically refills itself. Here are the details of that press release:
The last lazy days of summer have given way to a return to the hectic pace of work, school, after-school activities, sports and studying. While it’s going to take [...]
A Closer Look At The Double-Decker Buses
On Friday evening I posted an entry to let people know of the MTA’s photo/press opportunity this morning to announce a 35 day test run of double-decker buses in passenger service . April Dembosky of the New York Times’ City Room blog brings us more on today’s proceedings:
New York City Transit officials unveiled a new [...]
Local Bus Rider Report Card Results
Last night NYC Transit e-mailed me the local bus rider report card results. I wanted to bring it to you last night but I could do not due to a request not to do so until today. Anyhow here they are now for you to go over. Lets first look at the release that came [...]
NYC Transit & MTA Bus To Test New Double-Decker Bus
I just received a press release a short time ago announcing a press/photo opportunity by NYC Transit & MTA Bus to test a new double decker bus in customer service. Here are the complete details:
MTA NYC Transit and MTA Bus introduce new double-decker bus into passenger service for a 35-day test. The bus combines [...]
More On The New Generation Hybrid Electric Buses
Earlier this morning I posted a press release about the MTA’s plans to introduce new generation hybrid electric buses this morning at a press & photo opportunity on Staten Island. The press & photo opportunity has passed & the MTA has issued a press release to continue talking about the new buses.
Sleek, modernistic and efficient. [...]
MTA To Introduce New Generation Hybrid Electric Bus
Yesterday afternoon I received a press release to announce the MTA’s introduction of the new generation hybrid electric buses. 850 of these new buses have been ordered with 125 scheduled to go into service on Staten Island. Here are the details to the press & photo opportunity:
MTA NYC Transit has ordered 850 Orion VII New [...]
Bus Drivers VS. Cellphone Users
The debate between bus drivers & cellphone users goes back many years. Most bus drivers find them to be a nuisance not only to them but all the riders aboard his or her bus. This battle has even trickled down to riders vs riders with the same feelings being felt. On the other side of [...]
Select Bus Service Drawing Rave Reviews
Select Bus Service on Bx12 has been up & running for a few months now. The service has gotten such rave reviews & been a success that the MTA is already looking into expanding it to other routes. New York Daily News transit reporter Pete Donohue writes about the reviews & upcoming plans in an [...]
