Buses
Bx4A & Bx24 Debuts Today
This past October, a brief announcement of bus changes including new routes in Brooklyn & the Bronx by the MTA went highly uncovered. In the brief entry I posted, one of the key changes was the introduction of the Bx4A & Bx24. Fast forward to today when in a few hours, the Bx4A & Bx24 […]
Bus & Subway Fare Hikes Start Dec 30th
Lastly, here is a brief press release about the upcoming fare hikes for NYC Buses & Subways: The base fare for individual rides on New York City Transit’s buses, subways and Access-A-Ride vehicles remains at $2.25. For subway and bus trips only, the reduced fare for seniors and the disabled is $1.10. However, the single-ride […]
MTA To Put Cameras In 400+ Buses
This past week, the MTA Board approved a plan to install surveillance cameras on 400+ buses next year. The agency hopes the cameras will serve as a major deterrent to crime occurring on buses, especially to its drivers with this recent incident being a prime example. Andrew Grossman of the Wall Street Journal has more […]
Bus Driver Attacked By Angry Rider
Once again the dangers of being a bus driver for the MTA has reared its ugly head. The latest incident involved 60 year old driver Jacqueline Benjamin being allegedly attacked by 25 year old Alicea Diaz. Alicea claims she is always late for work due to Jacqueline purposely driving slow. Matthew Nestel, Joe Mollica, & […]
B83 Spring Creek Terminal Relocated
Yesterday, MTA NYC Transit issued a press release to announce the relocation of the B83’s Spring Creek terminal. Here are the complete details: MTA New York City Transit announces that as of December 8, 2010, the terminal for the B83 route is now at Fountain Avenue instead of at Gateway Drive. In the past, customers […]
