Staten Island
Bus Dispatcher Accused Of Sick Time Fraud
The borough of Staten Island is back in the transit news limelight & once again it is not in a good way. 3 days ago, I wrote an entry on a report in the New York Daily News which said up to 21% of Staten Island bus drivers called in sick this past February before […]
Staten Island Bus Drivers Sick Day Controversy
The winter of 2009-2010 was a brutal one for the tri-state area. Storm after storm battered the region & left traveling dangerous or near impossible for many. When the weather was extremely bad, many businesses closed early or entirely. However some industries do not have such luxuries & public transportation is one of them. This […]
S.I.R. Tompkinsville Fare Collection Begins
The Staten Island Railway recently finished the multi-million dollar Tompkinsville Fare Collection Project which involved different facets for the beginning of fare collection at the station. Starting tomorrow, the fare collection officially begins at the new station house. Here are the official details courtesy of a press release I received from MTA New York City […]
X20 Extended & Rerouted
Just a few minutes ago, MTA New York City Transit announced via a press release that starting on Monday, January 4, 2010, the X20 will be extended & rerouted. Here are the complete details from the press release I received: MTA New York City Transit officials announced today that the X20 bus route will be […]
Return Of S.I. Railway Get-A-Way Service
It is that time again, the return of the Staten Island Railway’s “Get-A-Way” service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent to me by the MTA: Staten Island customers looking to get a head start on their Thanksgiving celebration will be able to catch earlier afternoon express train service on Wednesday, November […]
