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Topic: DeCamp Bus Lines to end commuter service to NYC |
GojiMet86
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:45 pm Subject: DeCamp Bus Lines to end commuter service to NYC |
The last day of DeCamp commuter services will April 7th, 2023. The company will continue to provide shuttle, charter, and casino services.
https://mdniteeagl.com/stuff2/decamp_commuter.jpg |
Topic: New Jamaica Bus Terminal at 168th Street |
GojiMet86
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 4:43 pm Subject: New Jamaica Bus Terminal at 168th Street |
https://new.mta.info/document/104706
Pages 28-30
AGENCY: MTA New York City Transit (“NYCT”) and MTA Bus Company (“MTA Bus”)
LESSOR: Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (“GJDC ... |
Topic: Subway shuttle buses with new route numbers |
GojiMet86
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:19 am Subject: Subway shuttle buses with new route numbers |
Recently, the MTA has decided to actually number their subway substitution shuttles, with the intention of eventually making shuttle buses trackable on BusTime.
For example:
The L90 and L92 ... |
Topic: St. George bus platforms, etc....... |
GojiMet86
Replies: 213
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:19 pm Subject: St. George bus platforms, etc....... |
W.B.:
The following is from Stan Fischler's excellent :THE SUBWAY" (a much more in-depth, second-edition of "UPTOWN,DOWNTOWN"......
".....the tiny, musty-smelling tunnels ... |
Topic: Avenue B’s Express Routes |
GojiMet86
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:07 pm Subject: Re: Avenue B’s Express Routes |
Found the following information on Wikipedia under the category “List of Express Routes in New York City”
Avenue B and East Broadway Transit Company (special service)
I added that info ... |
Topic: MTA to study Queens-Brooklyn Interborough Express rail line |
GojiMet86
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Forum: General Transportation - All Other Modes Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:32 am Subject: MTA to study Queens-Brooklyn Interborough Express rail line |
MTA to study ‘Interborough Express’ on old freight lines from Brooklyn to Queens
By Kevin Duggan
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to revive a proposal to repurpose miles freight rail lines between ... |
Topic: Jamaica Bus Depot to become 100% Electric |
GojiMet86
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm Subject: Jamaica Bus Depot to become 100% Electric |
From the MTA's Facebook page:
The Jamaica Bus Depot is going electric! 🚌⚡️
In 2022, we’re beginning construction to fully rebuild the depot from the ground up, transfo ... |
Topic: Flixbus acquires Greyhound |
GojiMet86
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:56 am Subject: Flixbus acquires Greyhound |
Flixbus has acquired Greyhound:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211020006193/en/
FlixMobility Acquires Greyhound to Expand U.S. Intercity Bus Services
- Combination of FlixBus and Gr ... |
Topic: Suffolk County Coach Bus Operators Roster |
GojiMet86
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:40 pm Subject: Suffolk County Coach Bus Operators Roster |
168 is a Prevost H3-45. The license plate brings up a 2014 VIN. Looking at the photo I took, it is second-hand. I can see a faint old number, 928. No clue who owned it before.
170 is a 2020 Prevost ... |
Topic: Nassau County Transit Roster |
GojiMet86
Replies: 2
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed May 05, 2021 7:51 pm Subject: Nassau County Transit Roster |
NICE is soliciting bids for 6 electric buses:
https://www.nicebus.com/About-NICE/Procurement
HEAVY DUTY LOW-FLOOR 40 FOOT BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS PROCUREMENT
Project V-2073
Category: Bus Procur ... |
Topic: Nassau County Transit Roster |
GojiMet86
Replies: 2
Views: 14983
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am Subject: Nassau County Transit Roster |
The Gilligs have started their migration to New York:
https://i.imgur.com/UPSmxqN.jpg |
Topic: Q98V and B98V: Two new mass vaccination-site lines |
GojiMet86
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Views: 6648
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:26 pm Subject: Q98V and B98V: Two new mass vaccination-site lines |
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-opening-state-fema-mass-vaccination-site-york-college-queens-and
MTA Will Launch Pilot Program March 1 to Enhance Bus Service from NYCHA an ... |
Topic: Fifth Avenue Coach at LaGuardia Airport |
GojiMet86
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Views: 10283
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:32 am Subject: Fifth Avenue Coach at LaGuardia Airport |
What was that B-72 or Q-72 route?
I rode the Junction Blvd streetcar to its turnback above the Grand Central Parkway.
Joe
The original name was the B72 despite never running in Brooklyn. It was ... |
Topic: Nassau County Transit Roster |
GojiMet86
Replies: 2
Views: 14983
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:44 pm Subject: Nassau County Transit Roster |
The roster for NICE bus as of 2/13/2021.
The year for the buses is based on the VIN, not the year they were built or delivered, followed by model, number, any notes, and quantity:
Active:
2 ... |
Topic: New Flyer to provide 128 hybrids to Westchester Bee-Line |
GojiMet86
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:38 pm Subject: New Flyer to provide 128 hybrids to Westchester Bee-Line |
The base order is for 66 XDE40, with options for an additional 52 XDE40 and 10 XDE35 buses.
https://www.newflyer.com/content/2021/02/westchester-county-awards-new-flyer-a-contract-for-up-to-128-h ... |
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