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New York City bus riders could soon be commuting just like the tourists if the MTA follows through on their tall talk about bringing double-decker buses back into circulation. The Post reports that NYC Transit President Howard Roberts floated the idea before the MTA board yesterday; the double-deckers are appealing because they fit more passengers and, according to transit officials, actually cost less to maintain.
And if the dream becomes reality, the city won’t have to worry about Londoners accusing New Yorkers of biting their style – because back before the fifties the city had some of their own double-deckers rolling around, and eight of them were put into transit service in the ‘70s, too (pictured). And besides, London doesn’t own the double-decker concept – the buses are popular all over the world in cities like Hong Kong and Berlin.
The Post points out that some double-decker buses can carry as many as 83 passengers, compared to the 62 seats available to passengers on the jointed, accordion-style New Flyer buses in use today. And in other bus news, the MTA has been testing out a 60-foot low-emission bus on the M101 route made by Mercedes-Benz. It’s one sweet ride – lower to the ground, seats 48, and each passenger gets a flute of Veuve Clicquot and the current issue of Elite Traveler.
Photo courtesy Zodak.
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Pardon me for not being worldly - but how are you supposed to get out at your stop if you are on the top deck and its jam packed with people? Since the MTA obviously will never build a new subway line as long as they are in charge, you can't tell me those buses won't be packed like a rush hour 6 train...
Cool, but I hope they consider how to provide security on the top-deck where there's no driver. Especially at night.
I like it. And the Mercedes. Of course, talking about how we're not ripping off London doesn't help the argument (kind of like trying to convince someone you're not a hipster).
That bus in the picture is not one of the ones they ran in the 70's -- it's an older, retired model brought out for special occasions.
same way you get off a crowded bus now
and or the subway
or a double decker mta LIRR train...
its not hard
plus sometimes there are even exits for the top and the bottom
they've done fine with me in london for years
certainly wouldnt be difficult
wtf? does this mean another fare hike?
"and each passenger gets a flute of Veuve Clicquot and the current issue of Elite Traveler."
well played mr. del signore, well played.