I miss the Gmc RTS bus and I still miss the green bus line i remember the Q35 bus and Q22 bus line it was part of my childhood in Brooklyn and Queens 💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏
From 2:13-2:23....that brought back a lot of memories. It reminded me of how I'd always try to mimic the transmission sound effects as a kid. Absolutely beautiful!!!
Seeing these busses as a kid made me wanna be a driver so bad, now the job opportunity is calling in my city and I'm considering but I KNOW IT WILL NEVER AMOUNT TO THIS!
I always liked the GM/GMC New Look buses better, but compared to the boxy rattletraps that are used these days, I'll take the RTS, hands-down. I'm a late convert--it's a classic.
Worked for Green Bus in the mid 70's. The same people owned Triborough and Jamaica Bus and I have to tell you that Triborough was the best kept up. Green buses were the least maintained especially if you worked out of the Rockaway garage.
I honestly can't say I'm that surprised. Looking back, those buses did seem a bit off. Thankfully, I didn't really have to rely on them, especially since I had the options of walking and using the B41. The Q22 had to be far worse than it is now, though...
In case of emergency, the operator would press a hidden button that would make those flash and alert police that the bus was in danger. A silent alarm, if you will. They were nicknamed bullseye lights.
LOL that bus has lots of personality. The operator made it no better. Lets see... Green Bus Lines was unfortunately taken over. They had a diverse fleet of RTSs, WMATA Orion 05 rejects, and some MCI classics. They served queens with some express routes to Manhattan
I maybe has ride this here coach GREEN LINES coach fleet ''236'' o yo maybe worked this here coach after alls it were 1985 fleer 236 i were en Queens GREEN sinse before than even. hear the RTS II Series 04 T8J-204, those TAs SCREAMING!!!! I abslutely adores Green Bus Lines coaches form the start!!! SPECTACTULAR recoding fleet 236 coach amigo ir really means more personally then word can put it you known? Mi corazon amigo!!!! You can kills a man with a fantasic memory!!!!A+90000000000000Star!
![1980 GMC RTS T8H203 - Ex- OCTD / OCTA 3001 [ Sound Recording ONLY ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QuIpEaWFDCg/mqdefault.jpg)
On this bus, you can actually tell how fast the wheels are spinning. Nice recording.
I miss the Gmc RTS bus and I still miss the green bus line i remember the Q35 bus and Q22 bus line it was part of my childhood in Brooklyn and Queens 💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏
Facts, I miss them on the Q6, Q40, Q60.
From 2:13-2:23....that brought back a lot of memories. It reminded me of how I'd always try to mimic the transmission sound effects as a kid. Absolutely beautiful!!!
Seeing these busses as a kid made me wanna be a driver so bad, now the job opportunity is calling in my city and I'm considering but I KNOW IT WILL NEVER AMOUNT TO THIS!
I remember I used to catch the Q60 bus by queens center mall on queens blvd to school on grand Ave. #ThrowBack
Drove for this company for a # of years. Retired in 07'
My dad was a driver for green bus lines he passed away in 09
My dad was a mechanic for 20 yrs and did another 7 with MTA.
OMG!! Just LISTEN to that rear end!
alright got damnit! drive this bus! Lovin this fo sho! B/O was WORKIN IT... and scroll sign FTW! thanks for postin.. deffo a fave now!
I always liked the GM/GMC New Look buses better, but compared to the boxy rattletraps that are used these days, I'll take the RTS, hands-down. I'm a late convert--it's a classic.
Worked for Green Bus in the mid 70's. The same people owned Triborough and Jamaica Bus and I have to tell you that Triborough was the best kept up. Green buses were the least maintained especially if you worked out of the Rockaway garage.
I honestly can't say I'm that surprised. Looking back, those buses did seem a bit off. Thankfully, I didn't really have to rely on them, especially since I had the options of walking and using the B41.
The Q22 had to be far worse than it is now, though...
Owner was Jerome "Jerry" Cooper (Transit Alliance).
I'm not shocked seeing the areas they serviced. Queens surface was also very well maintained
The 6V92TA engines with V731s really makes a bus sound beast
i miss the GMCs expecially riding them on the Q40 route to my grandmas house
what were the lights on either side of the destination placard for?
In case of emergency, the operator would press a hidden button that would make those flash and alert police that the bus was in danger. A silent alarm, if you will. They were nicknamed bullseye lights.
Green Lines was one of the cool bus lines out here in Queens. Too bad they had to go!!!
oh most definitely. I spent most of the day digging up some old stuff. and stumbled across this recording i made. it sounds great.
the memories of riding these with my mother oh how i miss those days
And yet another child hood favorite.
What model were the blue ones at this time?
Rts GMC bus I miss the green bus line back in the days passing by my house in Brooklyn the Q35 bus
like bus
OH GOD!!!! You tryin to gimme a heart attack!!!!!! Damn that sounds good!!!!! What u know about Green Lines???? LOL
This sound reminds me when I used to live in LA!
WOW. an oldie but a goodie
LOL that bus has lots of personality. The operator made it no better. Lets see... Green Bus Lines was unfortunately taken over. They had a diverse fleet of RTSs, WMATA Orion 05 rejects, and some MCI classics. They served queens with some express routes to Manhattan
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Green Lines RTS 236 that sounds like it was hauling a**
Throw back
I maybe has ride this here coach GREEN LINES coach fleet ''236'' o yo maybe worked this here coach after alls it were 1985 fleer 236 i were en Queens GREEN sinse before than even. hear the RTS II Series 04 T8J-204, those TAs SCREAMING!!!! I abslutely adores Green Bus Lines coaches form the start!!! SPECTACTULAR recoding fleet 236 coach amigo ir really means more personally then word can put it you known? Mi corazon amigo!!!! You can kills a man with a fantasic memory!!!!A+90000000000000Star!
I was jus jokin but okay...lol and that bus has ALOT of Personality!!!!! GPD I miss them things
amen
@LetMrAL1
Because of the stupid EPA rules.
Holy shit!
i knew u were joking, i wasnt being smart either lol...thats all i know about their operation. Its a shame those NYCDOT companies had to be absorbed.
That the city being fast....now MTA is struggling cuz they bit off more than they can chew
like green bus