@CASSANDRA71 Because the S79 goes all the way to the Staten Island Mall, it attracts "long-haul" riders who mix with the "short-haul" riders going to Hylan Blvd, making the bridge crossing particularly cramped. Since you are a big fan of eliminating stops on buses ride buses in
Today in Transit Tales - @MTA You gotta do something about the S79-SBS toward SI Mall. It’s crowded as hell all of the time. Try eliminating a few stops. The S93 & 53 make the same stops in the beginning & are far less crowded! Please!
@Derrick_NYC I’m hoping that something happens. I hope it happens soon. The crowded buses are insane. As you know there are surveys that go out and ask how to improve service. Passengers nearly dry humping each other is not the move! Maybe a picture would help.
@Derrick_NYC Ofcourse! I ride this bus everyday!! I do know this. I don’t complain. I try to find solutions. Many people get off immediately- the first couple stops. The bus is very crowded most of the time while the others are not. There are even times the S79 goes back to SI empty.
@CASSANDRA71 So you do realize that the S53 and S93LTD buses doesn't run the same route as the S79-SBS bus in Staten Island? Not everyone lives off the S53 and S93LTD. Many live off the S79-SBS route via Hylan Blvd and Richmond Av.
@Derrick_NYC I guess you would have to take the bus daily to see what I mean. The bus is super super crowded on most days. Some people who can be on the 93 or 53 don’t making the 79 a hazard.
@CASSANDRA71 Eliminating stops on the Staten Island Mall-bound S79 SBS generally makes the bus faster, but it often increases crowding at the remaining stops. Removing stops forces more passengers to congregate at the remaining "super-stops". During evening rush hours, this can lead to longer
Today on Transit Tales - I would like to shout the person who invented HEADPHONES! I LOVE YOU!! This lady has been talking since Brooklyn - about 40 minutes!! 🙄🥱🤨🙁
Today on Transit Tales - the ride was ok BUT nearly everyday there is a little strange Asian lady who seems to be following me. She is even copying my style! Seriously - I thought it was a coincidence but no! Not interested in whatever she got going on - #creepy#imcrazy#rb
Today on Transit Tales - the B70 toward Sunset Park needs help @MTA. This is the only bus that travels down a very busy 8th Ave towards the hospital, schools & what happens on 8th Avenue. Three routes of buses are trying to get on one bus. Do something please!
Last post that I had to share from yesterday in Transit Tales- This guy at the bus stop must have been very stressed or really really likes cigarettes! He had vapes and cigarettes smoking back to back! 🚬 😔
Today in Transit Tales - from bus level you can see into all vehicles on the road. With that said - Folks are still using their phones while driving and when an accident occurs they are sorry 🫢 and surprised!! 😳
Jo Marie Payton, best known for Family Matters, asks fans to keep praying after revealing a recent health battle left her relearning how to walk and talk.
Today on Transit Tales - A question- Why do people smoke at bus stops?? No one else is smoking. Are you trying to kill someone other that yourself? Step away! Don’t kill everybody bc u wanna die!
Today in Transit Tales - One of the passengers is having a marathon conversation sounding like a speech and all I can hear is her trying to whisper. I’m sure that annoying sound is called something. Carambahhhh!
Today is Transit Tales - It must be tell a story day- This guy is talking his ass off at this time in the morning!! Put your headphones on and go to sleep! 😴