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If you are not requesting specific records under foil but have a complaint, commendation, question, or need general information, please use our customer feedback portal. Fixing new york citys buses news release july 2016 pdf 2015. Yellow chains used to separate nyc bus riders from drivers. The motor carrier company that employs a bus driver must file an application for qualification on behalf of the prospective bus driver with the new york state department of motor vehicles. The woman stopped driving after a man spit on her and threatened her, but she wasnt supposed. The light changed and your bus driver pulls out, i notice he was coming into the same lane as me, maybe he didnt look in his mirror, so i. Mta bus number 8045 was at the bus stop unloading and taking on customers. Newer contracts and rfps, however, have also used the popular name. Mta new york city transit nyc transit and mta bus company are committed to providing nondiscriminatory service to ensure that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the receipt of their services on the basis of race, color or national origin as protected by title vi of. You learn to have patience dealing with the public. The report found that the mta bus system has lost 100 million. Special reports mta subway, bus, long island rail road. Bus drivers hardest hit by deaths as covid19 devastates mta. The bus operator depicted in this disturbing video is being held out of service while we.

New york subway fire that killed driver being investigated. If a lawsuit is filed and the mta claims they cannot determine who the bus operator was, any description of the bus driver may be helpful. Nyc subway driver killed in fire being investigated as. Head of the mta bus operations craig cipriano joined. Mta etix how to buy and use commuter rail tickets on your phone system modernization the projects shaping the future of the mta transparency information about leadership, performance, budgets, and more. Coronavirus updates were running essential service. Sep 18, 2017 the driver of a tour bus who was killed in a monday morning bus crash in new york city that left two others dead was a former new york metropolitan transit authority mta employee who was. The police was called and i have the report and everything. Get an easypay metrocard apply in minutes with a credit card. If you lost it on the staten island railway, check in at the st. The transfer is a singleuse metrocard with a black strip along the bottom. An mta driver navigates a b26 bus in bedfordstuyvesant, brooklyn, march 23, 2020. A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc.

Aug 26, 2014 a new york city bus driver has been arrested in connection with a scam involving workers compensation. Please include the number of the bus or the drivers badge number. Fixing new york citys buses report july 2016 pdf turnaround. New york state department of transportation coordinates operation of transportation facilities and services including highway, bridges, railroad, mass transit, port, waterway and aviation facilities. According to the article a nys assemblyman called transit to inquireand the part about prohibitions from calling the police just leaped off the page at me. Mta oig reports office of the inspector general mta. Are nyc transit bus drivers prevented from calling police. Crew shortages have caused over 800 subway delays and forced 40 percent of train trips to be. New york cbsnewyork the mta is mourning two employees who died of complications from the coronavirus. The men and women of new york city transit are doing incredible work, going above and beyond the call of. The light changed and your bus driver pulls out, i notice he was coming into the same lane as me, maybe he didnt look in his mirror, so i began blowing my horn aggressively. We hold items at the depot before sending them to lost and found. Apr 08, 2020 at least 41 transit workers have died, and more than 6,000 more have fallen sick or selfquarantined. Jun 08, 2019 the mta slapped bus drivers with 4,330 suspensions over a fouryear period, but fired only 60, despite some having as many as 10 strikes against them.

A jury found the mta fully liable because bus drivers are trained to avoid such accidents. The better buses action plan has the goal of improving bus speeds by 25% and aims to reverse the decline of bus ridership citywide. If you lost an item on a bus, call 511 to see if your property is at the bus depot. There is no info on their website regarding this and when i call them, i am. Visit the metropolitan transportation authority mta.

Gta 5 city worker life ep01 mta bus driver mod youtube. To my dismay, many of them have not submitted their complaints to mta new york city transit. Get information or make a complaint about a bus or subway run by the metropolitan transportation authority mta. If youd like to become an mta bus driver, mabstoa bus operator, or an mta train operator, you have to successfully pass 1 or 2 mta operator mta conductor exams. Ask the bus driver for a transfer when you pay your fare. Make a foil request mta subway, bus, long island rail. You may be considered for the position of bus operator within the mta. Among the at least 33 subway and bus workers who have died from covid19, the mta s bus drivers have taken the biggest hit in an agency with more than 74,000 employees. Below is a list of investigative, audit and annual reports we have published since 2007 on a variety of issues regarding the mta and its agencies. Among the at least 33 subway and bus workers who have died from covid19, the mtas bus drivers have taken the biggest hit in an agency with more than 74,000 employees. The bus driver appealed the termination and was assigned non safety sensitive duties pending the results of the arbitration hearing. Search on for 2 men accused of attacking mta bus driver in.

Mta etix how to buy and use commuter rail tickets on your phone system modernization the projects shaping the future of the mta transparency information. Mta service cuts prompt concerns about bus overcrowding. Report property lost or found on a bus or train, or in a subway station. First he barked no at me, then when i asked why not, since many other bus drivers have tu. Report brownsvilleeast new york, ny bus driver lenny lachman was charged with driving drunk in canarsie sunday morning, police said. I told the bus driver that he is also appreciated and remain pretty amazed. In order to drive a school bus, new applicants have to pass a criminal background check. The new york city transit authority is now known popularly as mta new york city transit nyct, or more specifically on the vehicles, mta new york city bus and mta new york city subway, though the former remains its legal name for documents and contracts. The b15 bus was pulling away from a stop on linden blvd. When you catch your connecting bus, insert the transfer into the bus farebox black stripe to the right side. Firstthirtyminutes police video games and mods 14,816 views. By comparison, the nypd has lost members to covid19 from a workforce of more than 55,000 people, while the fdny has suffered two deaths among its more than 40,000 employees. Learn how to pass the mta bus operator exam jobtestprep. For a daily commuter or tourist alike, mytransit nyc is the essential part of any new york.

What to do following an mta bus accident michael j. Why does every mta bus driver just give you that look when you ask for a bus ride. These monthly and annual reports contain the number of complaints and arrests within the transit system and on buses disaggregated by transit district and precinct. Feb 12, 2020 with former mayor bloomberg heading up statewide effortthe mayor said new york city is not yet ready to roll out the plan. There are, however, other things that arent bus life as usual for this native new yorker bus driver, who agreed to share his doublelength articulated bus, and explain what was happening. An mta bus rear ended me in manhattan the other day. Mta buses were in more than 21k collisions in just 3 years. State of the subways report card 2015 september 2015. Aug 06, 2018 drunk mta driver crashes brooklyn bus. Mta s iou bigger than national debt of 30 countries february 11, 2015 pdf ibo analysis of citys contribution to the mta capital plan january. Nov 01, 2018 you should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Give feedback about subway or bus service, mta employees, or subway advertising.

Nyc bus drivers fight mta for coronavirus protective masks. Mta bus driver suspensions surge but drivers rarely fired. Mta select bus riders will still be asked to pay at. Mta new york city transit bus driver salaries in the. How to complain effectively by eunice poku, outreach and public information coordinator. There are over 3 million complaints received by the m. New york city wabc mta and union officials came together thursday to condemn a recent rise in attacks on bus operators in new york city. Onduty mta bus driver busted for heroin trafficking after. Metro north railroad, long island rail road, nyc transit has specific instructions on how to file a claim. Some customers who attend our outreach events tell me about unfortunate incidents involving aar. The transport workers union said 61yearold bus driver oliver cyrus and 49yearold. Mar 03, 2020 the driver who has not been identified was removed from service during a probe, the mta said. Working as a bus driver at mta new york city transit.

Transfers are good for two hours from the time you paid your fare. Accident reports new york state department of transportation. Investigative reporter david goldstein talked with some who believe. Mta, twu condemn rise in new york city bus operator. This information can be found by calling 511 or at. Riding a bus is one of the safest ways to get around on new york city streets, tarek said. Everyone knows about 511, the somewhat customerfriendly phone line that handles new york city subway system complaints large and small, but what if you are not in the area, dont want to speak, cannot get through on the phone or just have an aversion to the phone, below are other ways to. Articles lost on a bus or turned in to a bus operator are delivered to that bus or drivers bus depot. You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Ben fractenbergthe city patafio, who represents bus drivers, filed a safety grievance monday against the mta, challenging the agencys position that masks are not personal protective equipment for bus drivers. Information on the taxicab and hail vehicle trip tax.

Nyc bus driver stop the bus and wanted too fight some one. New york state bus drivers must be 18 years of age. Police are searching for the men who are suspected of jumping and attacking an mta bus driver in the bronx. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A guyanese metropolitan transportation authority mta bus operator in new york with 21 years on the job died from coronavirus yesterday, the second. Monday, police said the m14d was traveling south on avenue d and hit a 61yearold woman while making a right turn to head east on houston street. Byford leaving transit job as head of new york city s subways and buses newsday, january 24. Mta bus driver gets out of bus to spit on a woman who was arguing with him after refusing to fold her stroller after she paid. New york a new york city subway driver was killed and several other people were injured early friday in a fire on a train that is being investigated as a crime, officials said. Mta local bus riders to essentially ride for free starting monday.

Based on the action taken by the mta new york city transit regarding this accident, the public. The new york city department of transportation nyc dot and the mta are working together to improve the citys bus system by implementing bus priority improvements on routes throughout the city. At least 41 transit workers have died, and more than 6,000 more have fallen sick or selfquarantined. Management was good as long as you stayed out of trouble. A motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire in new york city, duly licensed with a medallion by the taxi limousine commission of new york city tlc and permitted to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street. Mta local bus riders to essentially ride for free starting. Remember your 6digit stopcode from the popups or find it on a bus stop pole box share this link and tell others about bus time. No, the shocking part is that, according to the article, the driver of the bus, employed by the new york city transit authority, was prohibited by its own regulations from calling the police. Report to work at 6 am pre trip my bus go into service. Yellow chains will be used to keep new york city bus riders and drivers a safe distance apart during the coronavirus pandemic.

Definitions of taxicabs, hail vehicles, and hail bases. I pull along side waiting for light to change as before mentioned. Report a problem with a metrocard vending machine or bus, train, or station maintenance. Floyd bennett field on lockdown as mta bus parking lot. Complaints that get results nypirg straphangers campaign. Nycs highestpaid bus driver doubled his salary with ot. Mta bus driver said he feared for his life when allegedly. Where can i file a claim for personal injury or property damage occurring on mta property or involving an mta bus or train. Complaints for offenses described in administrative code 14150d occurring in transit jurisdiction 2020. Learn about driver licenses and scheduling a road test.

The mta has begun using brooklyns floyd bennett field as a makeshift bus storage facility sealing off a vast recreational haven for socially distancing walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. Aug 21, 2018 many of the complaints about aar were highlighted in a 2016 report by new york city comptroller scott stringer, which accused the mta of failing to adequately monitor the performances of its contracted drivers, and that drivers were largely allowed to self report their pickup and dropoff times, as opposed to having those times verified by. Police arrested an mta bus driver last night on avenue d and east houston after he struck a woman in the crosswalk. Get a city agency study or report on a new york city government topic, including city council reports. Close this experience has been created for new yorkers by new yorkers. Video appears to show mta bus driver spit on passenger in. Please include the number of the bus or the drivers badge. Mta fails in attempt to dismiss portion of bus drivers discrimination lawsuit. The freedom of information law foil provides that any person has the right to request copies of specific mta and related agency documents. A new york city subway driver was killed and several people were injured on friday in a fire on a train that officials said was being investigated as a crime. Mta fails in attempt to dismiss portion of bus drivers. Bus time is also available via mobile web or smstext message. Clinton hill, brooklyn wabc the mta is investigating after video appears to show one of its bus drivers spitting on a woman in brooklyn.