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R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

Should NICE expand their operations to 500 buses? Based on service levels ridership?

Hart Bus · Age: 74 Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 1150

1 - Ia there an increased need in service that calls for a roster of 500 buses?

2 - Who is going to pay for the acquision of these buses? The taxpayers of Nassau County pay some of the highest real estate taxes in the United States. Should they be burdened with more taxes to fulfill one of your fantases?

GBL Rebel · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:35 pm Post subject:

I can't see it happening due to funding. And while one might think having extra buses is good, sometimes it is more of a problem when you don't have all the resources to maintain them.

JimmiB · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:30 pm Post subject:

How many does NICE have in their fleet now?
I agree with GBL Rebel...any more than a couple of spares would be a waste of money. If there is an increase in ridership you add equipment as needed.

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

They have around 340 + buses on property, but only 315 or so in service.

RailBus63 · Moderator Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 1063

NICE should probably acquire articulated buses for the busiest routes before they think about increasing the overall fleet size, IMO.

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

Back when NICE bus arrived on the scene in 2012, they did talked about ordering New Flyer artics (CNGs possibly). Don't know if they still plan to though.

scatman · Age: 52 Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Posts: 93

Artics wont fit in Hempstead. Smaller buses are needed not longer

R62CNG · Banned Joined: 14 Feb 2014 Posts: 186

Well, you never know what NCDOT may do. They (or the MTA) may modify the station/TC to fit New Flyer CNG artics.