Buses

M6 Southbound Route Revised

Earlier today, MTA NYC Transit announced a southbound route revision for the M6. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the agency: In order to provide more consistent service on the M6 route, effective Sunday, July 12, the southbound M6 buses have been rerouted across 23rd Street, rather […]


Bx12 Local Bus Service To Orchard Beach Modified

Yesterday afternoon, MTA New York City Transit announced the modification of Bx12 local bus service to serve Orchard Beach. Here are the complete details courtesy of an e-mailed press release: MTA New York City Transit officials announce that Bx12 Local bus service will be modified for Orchard Beach service for this summer through September 7, […]


Barretto Point Park Bus Service Returns

Now it is time to catch up on transit news from the last couple of days. Early yesterday afternoon, MTA NYC Transit announced it will once again run summer bus service to Barretto Point Park. This service pattern was heavily requested by visitors to the park along with elected officials from the Bronx, & the […]


Woman Gives Birth On B61

Maybe I spoke too soon about this blog not having many feelgood stories due to the main subject on hand. Yesterday, I blogged about the story of subway conductor Bretta Sykes who helped deliver a baby girl into the world on a Queens-bound R train at Whitehall Street. Not even 24 hours later, another baby […]


Select Bus Service May Come To Queens

Based on entry views, one of the most popular topics from my blog is Select Bus Service. The service which debuted & proved to be a big hit on the Bx12 in the Bronx, is slated to possibly come to the transit deficient Queens. John Lauinger of the New York Daily News has more in […]