Buses

Fare Beaters To Face $100 Tickets

The news is still coming in with regards to the Select Bus Service coming to the east side of Manhattan later this year. As I noted yesterday, the MTA is not worried about fare evasion on the upcoming service even though the agency admitted it would be a problem back in April. Pete Donohue of […]


MTA Not Worried About SBS Fare Evasion

For a few minutes this morning, I could not stop laughing. You are probably wondering what had me in near tears? The article in today’s New York Post by Tom Namako which talks about how the MTA is not worried about fare evasion on the new Select Bus Service route debuting on the east side […]


Select Bus Service Done Wrong

Select Bus Service or Bus Rapid Transit is a topic I have opined about on many occasions. I happen to be a fan of the idea as I find it serves many solid purposes to help the commutes of many. So one would most likely assume I am thrilled at yesterday’s announcement of the service […]


Riders Tripping On New Low Floor Buses

For those who have rode MTA NYC Transit buses over the years, dealing with those steps has proven to be a challenge at one point or another. However the agency has been investing in new low floor buses which have a flat entrance with no steps. One would think that such a bus would prove […]


Bus Stop Changes In Canarsie

Just a short time ago, MTA New York City Transit announced that some bus stop changes will occur in Canarsie. These changes are being made in order to improve bus operations and traffic circulation in the vicinity of the Rockaway Parkway station. Here are the details courtesy of the press release I received: Effective Sunday, […]