Category Archives: bus

DesignLine EcoSaver IV, a New Hybrid Electric Bus Model, Debuts in New York City

Posted on August 14, 2009 by brian

This morning, the DesignLine EcoSaver IV hybrid electric bus made its passenger-carrying debut for New York City Transit. The DesignLine EcoSaver IV bus is different from other hybrid buses already in the NYCT fleet because it is a series hybrid. … Continue reading →

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SEPTA finally admits that photography is not prohibited or illegal

Posted on July 7, 2009 by brian

I’m not sure when the following webpage went live, but it seems it was at least during or before March 2009. But no matter, SEPTA now has a webpage that clearly states that photography was not and still is not … Continue reading →

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Those darn interns and their funny MTA SERVICE ALERT mistakes

Posted on June 19, 2009 by brian

This NYCT SERVICE ALERT appeared at mta.info Tuesday morning. Upon seeing it, I says to myself, I says: “Have trolley tracks been relaid in the Bronx and have the (B), (D), and (F) trains been diverted to run along them?!?!?” … Continue reading →

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MTA NYC Transit – 2008 Ridership by Subway Station

Posted on June 2, 2009 by brian

MTA NYC Transit has released 2008 subway ridership statistics by subway station for all 422 station complexes. Here are the top 10 busiest New York City subway stations for 2008: Station and subway lines Annual Ridership 1. Times Sq-42 St   … Continue reading →

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The Great Broadway Bus Rerouting of 2009

Posted on May 18, 2009 by brian

Since NYC DOT is closing Broadway through Times Square in Manhattan and turning it into a pedestrian plaza, several bus routes are being rerouted off of Broadway and onto 7 Av. This happens May 25, 2009. And as a bonus, … Continue reading →

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 … is coming closer

Posted on May 17, 2009 by brian

June 12 is coming fast, and the proff is on the side of New York City buses! I can’t wait to see this movie! I love the original!

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Pull the cords on the buses

Posted on May 12, 2009 by brian

The New York Times City Room Blog has a piece today on the return of bell cords to New York City buses. It is specifically the new Orion VII Next Generation buses that have these bell cords.  While I think … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Bus driver texts and crashes

Posted on May 2, 2009 by brian

The driver of a bus carrying disabled passengers in Texas whipped out his cellphone in traffic while doing what looks like 40+ MPH and prompty smashed into several vehicles. Luckily it was all captured on tape.

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Media reports on New York City’s old buses

Posted on April 1, 2009 by brian

Today’s amNewYork newspaper contains an article about the state of New York City Transit’s bus fleet. The MTA bus fleet isn’t aging gracefully. Because demand is forcing more additional buses onto the street, more than one out of four in … Continue reading →

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Humorous bus ad from Slovenia

Posted on March 30, 2009 by brian

From Yahoo News:

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