New Queens bus routes now in effect for commuters as part of MTA network redesign project

MTA Electric Bus 5018 refers to a specific New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE FC battery-electric bus, one of many new zero-emission buses the MTA is deploying to replace its diesel fleet by 2040, offering quieter, cleaner rides on routes across the city. These buses, like 5018, use lithium-ion batteries and regenerative braking, contributing to the MTA's goal of cleaner air and reduced emissions in New York City. LISTEN UP PEOPLE OPERATING THIS BUS FELT LIKE I WAS “FLYING” IN TYE SKY! No seriously… it w

NYC's slowest and least reliable MTA bus routes get annual Pokey and Schleppie awards

8 hurt after MTA bus crashes into pole in Flushing