After 26 years driving buses in the Bronx, when I look back it was a pretty good job. I sent three kids to college, never did without and was able to provide for my family. It was rough some days dealing with a thousand different personalities, but overall it was a good job. And, at the end of the day I got to retire with a generous pension and live comfortably. Retired seven years now and loving every minute of it.
A round of applause to every Bus Operator in NYC. I must especially commend those qualified to drive Commuter Coaches and Articulated Buses. They make it look so easy even in unfavorable circumstances.
I have alot of respect for bus operators between the farebeaters, Rude customers, break downs, Traffic and more. My uncle was a bus operator out of Fresh Pond Depot and I myself am a bus fan. Thanks MTA!
I am a 2nd generation Bus Operator too!!!!! My dad worked at the Gun Hill depot and retired and now I’m an operator at the West Farms depot. Both of us worked in the Bronx. Incredible.
My father was a MTA bus driver for 26 years. He retired. Definitely give bus operators the respect. I’ve seen my dad in action with dealing asshole customers. He’s a lot happier and healthier since he retired. The wear and tear bus operators have to deal with certainly exists.
What a great spokesperson and employee . Kudos to the MTA for allowing such a highly qualified individual to speak for them . He is definitely one role model all of their employees should strive to be like. Keep on keeping on.
I’m a NYCTA bus operator. My job pays well and my kids are fed. Its what you make of it. Don’t worry about the fare and be safe. Most problems operators have they create for themselves.
Cool video..very realistic and it shows the more positive side of driving. It didn’t really go into the negatives..but that’s ok. Salute to all of the amazing MTA Bus Operators!!
Buses that bend in the middle are called articulated buses. They can take sharper turns than standard buses, and they’re extra long and have an extra set of doors so they can carry more people!
So so hard and challenging THANKYOU TO “regular “ people who are special and Hero’s at the same time You are keeping everyone SAFE YOU DESERVE KUDOS!!!!
@@shahnoorsyed6769 i be happy to accept i did 30 yrs in the air force now iwant a job i n mta mani have alot of years in it tech cyberserutiy and phtogtrpher but working for mta their benifets that me this is my second career i wonder if they hire 38 yr old
My pops did 33 years between quill and the old Hudson depot. Drove all the cross towns and developed cancer due to diesel exhaust inhalation and working below canal street after 9/11 for years. Cole world isn’t it? Salute to New York’s finest 😊
I've been a bus operator going on 4 years, I drive commuters from VA to DC. But for the MTA operators I have to show them a lot of respect for what they go through with that busy jungle of a city.
My dream coming true. Pre screening appointment this Friday. Mini training, then road test. Then six week training and finally a life as MTA bus operator
I like this vid! We all have ups and downs with our jobs, but the main thing is, what he said.... getting through it and adding on, keeping your head up at all times!
I will no longer say “bus driver” but “bus operator.” I like the distinction. I also loved the New York accent of the operator. I miss living in NYC but it is just too expensive-now I am back home in California that argument makes no sense at all. The Metro district here (Los Angeles) needs to try a series like this. It is good to see faces on the workers.
@New York Bus Guy! Even though I'm not a New York City resident, but I enjoy riding the bus here in Chicago, feel free to check out my RUclips channel.
Hi there Quick question what the MTA bus operator training consist of after day 2 medical exam? Is it 6 days training or the 6 week training? thank you
MTA must bring a large bus on the b46 SBS as well as b82. If they can manufacture a LFS Select Bus Service on the Staten Island division, then people don't have to worry about over crowding conditions.
MTA a EXCELLENT job. great incentive, job security and pension retirement...you can't get better than that. Private sectors job don't even give you a third of what MTA gives you. MTA the greatest transit system in the world.
Don’t be fooled. The MTA isn’t given you those wages. It’s the unions representing transit workers that are fighting for you to get the wages, pension, sick time and benefits.
It’s a very interesting job especially for retirement I am interested in real estate and yes hopefully when I retire in Real estate I may be a bus operator who knows what the world brings me
One of my con worker from school told me that her sister used to work Flushing Depot than work for Jamaica depot as bus operator. Unfortunately she retired. I did not got a chance to met her
I'm just learning how a bus operator drives the bus so that way, no bus would cause a crash into any street in New York. To be honest, I am learning how to drive safely.
Here in Norway the driver is in a separate compartment and must only focus on driving (automatic doors, pay trough app). I wonder if the drivers like it, it seems a bit lonely
For people claiming robots are right around the corner, not so fast. This would take a lot of years to be 100% compliant city governments. Their not trying to hear any type of multi-million dollar lawsuits even from 1 incident. There's plenty of time to apply and retire robots aren't coming any time soon.
Adam Alicea it took me 14 months to get in... then a week training it’s better to have your cdl but they help you if you have your permit. But if you get in and take the road test twice with the mta and fail they kick you out lol
ZRowedaArtist Views Very informative comment, I’m currently on the waiting list I already have my CDL, I pray to god everyday for that letter or phone call 🙏🏼
I’m a kid and kids get free metro cards so when I left mine at home, this bus driver wants to come and be like, “the bus isn’t free you know” and he’s giving me crap about it. He does this to every kid that gets on the bus with him.
Not trying to hate, but I think you forgot to include the part where the drivers all congregate at the terminal and then all start their routes at once. Usually see 3-4 buses at once where the first is late, second is on time (so fair enough for them to be back to back), but the 3rd and 4th are ahead of schedule. Yet, they all form a bus train lol
PhantomMatrix They are certainly getting closer, but the robots still struggle with pedestrians and chaotic situations - both of which are a big part of driving a bus. The robot would have to be absolutely reliable, because no city is going to take the risk that it would fail even once, since it’s a new technology.
This would take a lot of years to be 100% compliant with city governments, their not trying to hear any type of multi-million dollar lawsuits even from 1 incident. There's plenty of time to apply and retire, robots aren't coming any time soon.
I never met any friendly or polite MTA bus driver. You say "hello" they look at you and won't answer to you. One night, in 2010, me and my ex-wife (She was Black and I'm White) took the bus in the city, I don't remember where we were heading but it was late at night. The bus driver was a Black male, he yelled at us to leave the bus and told her that she should be ashamed to be with someone like me. She asked him she he meant, and he replied "You know what I'm talking about, sister."
Wow . Shame on him for being judgmental and unprofessional. Sometimes you come across a bad apple in the bunch. I retired a few months ago after serving almost 28 years as a bus operator and I assure you we aren’t all like that. I retired with 10 passenger commendations and no complaint
I always show respect to bus operators bc when some of them not nice you just don't get upset you know because most ppl does that crazy stuff a lot I watch this video and ppl just get mad at the operator it so sacre my uncle wants to be a bus driver in upstate that what he told my mom and my grandma and my brother and me my dream is to become a bus operator at Jamaica depot with the routes
longer buses are better than short buses in case of overcrowd traffic and car pedestrian on the side of the road in case of a double parking area by trucks and taxis for loading and unloading passengers, merchandise, and food.
Bus operator? You mean driver? In Australia, the operators are companies that have won a contract to run bus services in a particular area, usually for 10 years.
Andrew Situ in NYC they aren’t bus drivers, they are bus operators. There’s a difference. An Australian, with all due respect, wouldn’t understand the difference.
TUFFEST JOB BY FAR IN NYC. A Boss on every corner timing them. Dealing with the WORST cab drivers in the world. Dealing with SKELL customers everyday. And having to fight every few years with Scum mayors who say they are overpaid. FYI i am not nor do i have any bus drivers in my family so I have no dog in a fight.
@No Name i would suggest to young people to study for a profession or a trade. nevertheless, if this is what you want to do be prepared. besides operating a huge vehicle you will be dealing with all kind of people & at times it churn your stomach & fray your nerves. you've been warned.
I’m a bus operator for WMATA. Down here in the DMV area, we have to wear what’s called a three-point-seatbelt. It’s similar to a lap belt, but it has an extra strap that goes over your shoulder.
After 26 years driving buses in the Bronx, when I look back it was a pretty good job. I sent three kids to college, never did without and was able to provide for my family. It was rough some days dealing with a thousand different personalities, but overall it was a good job. And, at the end of the day I got to retire with a generous pension and live comfortably. Retired seven years now and loving every minute of it.
A round of applause to every Bus Operator in NYC. I must especially commend those qualified to drive Commuter Coaches and Articulated Buses. They make it look so easy even in unfavorable circumstances.
There are always secrets to operating buses.
Articulated buses are actually pretty fun to drive!
Until you have to make a Three-Point Turn.
... Let alone reverse it.
@@dj__projects Haha! That's something you should never have to do with a bus like that but we are trained in this surprisingly!
I have alot of respect for bus operators between the farebeaters, Rude customers, break downs, Traffic and more. My uncle was a bus operator out of Fresh Pond Depot and I myself am a bus fan. Thanks MTA!
NYCT Enthusiast Cool!
I watch buses leaving for training out of Zerega
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@@Angel1224Transit bru
This MTA channel is very professional and informative, they should have more subscribers.
Agree
Because it’s ran by the mta
Sureeeeee
I am a 2nd generation Bus Operator too!!!!! My dad worked at the Gun Hill depot and retired and now I’m an operator at the West Farms depot. Both of us worked in the Bronx. Incredible.
West Farms is my favorite depot, I like watching the drivers because it fascinates me as to how you operate the busses. Thank you for what you do
How do I apply I got a permit please help
My father was a MTA bus driver for 26 years. He retired. Definitely give bus operators the respect. I’ve seen my dad in action with dealing asshole customers. He’s a lot happier and healthier since he retired. The wear and tear bus operators have to deal with certainly exists.
What a great spokesperson and employee . Kudos to the MTA for allowing such a highly qualified individual to speak for them . He is definitely one role model all of their employees should strive to be like. Keep on keeping on.
They whip them damn buses all over the city I’ve had this driver before on the 60 and I believe the 86 he’s really a class act
I’m a NYCTA bus operator. My job pays well and my kids are fed. Its what you make of it. Don’t worry about the fare and be safe. Most problems operators have they create for themselves.
I was invited to interview. Is the 6 week training paid?
@@BorntobeWild. absolutely
Cool video..very realistic and it shows the more positive side of driving. It didn’t really go into the negatives..but that’s ok. Salute to all of the amazing MTA Bus Operators!!
Buses that bend in the middle are called articulated buses. They can take sharper turns than standard buses, and they’re extra long and have an extra set of doors so they can carry more people!
Next up: "What does a Subway Rat do?"
Plot twist:What do cats do in the subway? Answer:They keep mice off the tracks
Welcome tourists..
Please keep your comment to yourself. They dont have that.
😂
😂😂😂😂
I have so much respect for MTA bus drivers, you guys are the best, I salute you!!
So so hard and challenging
THANKYOU TO “regular “ people who are special and Hero’s at the same time
You are keeping everyone SAFE
YOU DESERVE KUDOS!!!!
What does a bus operator do? "You gonna learn today"
My dad is a bus operator and the stories he has are insane. I can't wait for him to retire next year.
what stories can a bus operator have serious man
Man i wish i wanna be an MTA bus driver
@@shahnoorsyed6769 i be happy to accept i did 30 yrs in the air force now iwant a job i n mta mani have alot of years in it tech cyberserutiy and phtogtrpher but working for mta their benifets that me this is my second career i wonder if they hire 38 yr old
@@joshuawalker8585 yea.........but that’s also my dream to become a MTA bus driver
@@shahnoorsyed6769 o but why though they all get good benifets also do u know thae age limut
My pops did 33 years between quill and the old Hudson depot. Drove all the cross towns and developed cancer due to diesel exhaust inhalation and working below canal street after 9/11 for years. Cole world isn’t it? Salute to New York’s finest 😊
Great review. Thank you for keeping the city safe.
These people have nerves of steel. Difficult but rewarding work.
I've been a bus operator going on 4 years, I drive commuters from VA to DC. But for the MTA operators I have to show them a lot of respect for what they go through with that busy jungle of a city.
I live in New York and I love To ride the bus since i was a kid as well i loved the Bus & Train riding 😊😊♥️ Being a Bus Operator is my future Job!
That's cool, and I hope it goes well by giving you a green signal
MTA seems to be releasing these videos every Wednesday, I like it
Frieza?
My dream coming true. Pre screening appointment this Friday. Mini training, then road test. Then six week training and finally a life as MTA bus operator
How has your experience been so far?
How was it?
Bless the bus operators!🙏✊
Ah, his father worked at the Flushing depot, which is now the Casey Stengel Depot at Roosevelt Ave next to Citifield.
There is so much disrespect towards bus drivers where I live.
I like this vid! We all have ups and downs with our jobs, but the main thing is, what he said.... getting through it and adding on, keeping your head up at all times!
I will no longer say “bus driver” but “bus operator.” I like the distinction. I also loved the New York accent of the operator. I miss living in NYC but it is just too expensive-now I am back home in California that argument makes no sense at all. The Metro district here (Los Angeles) needs to try a series like this. It is good to see faces on the workers.
This is my dream job right now
Lol, this is my secondary. My primary is Train Operator.
@New York Bus Guy! Even though I'm not a New York City resident, but I enjoy riding the bus here in Chicago, feel free to check out my RUclips channel.
I'm neither! As soon as MTA has part time operators, I'll be one of them.
D'Angelo Hartley same
@@dj__projects ...Part time!!Hopefully that never Happens!!!
Good job. Good Service. Good Responiblility. Thx Drivers!
Thank you guys for what you do!!!!
Salute to all the MTA workers I love the MTA so much
Much appreciated.
Good to see the drivers cab now has a protective screen.
I have been a bus operator for 33 years a great experience driving in NYC never a dull moment
Hi there
Quick question what the MTA bus operator training consist of after day 2 medical exam? Is it 6 days training or the 6 week training?
thank you
God bless these women & men
This is great job. I wish I will be good MTA bus operator.
MTA: *uploads a video*
Comment Section: Full of foamers.
Me: (chuckles) I'm in danger.
Lol
Help us. Please.
MTA must bring a large bus on the b46 SBS as well as b82. If they can manufacture a LFS Select Bus Service on the Staten Island division, then people don't have to worry about over crowding conditions.
@@christianluyando9077 Lmao
@@christianluyando9077 They're bringing XD60 to B82 SBS
Salute to all of the bus operators who drive safely for the passengers and very proud ❤😊
I have a lot of respect for operators, like c'mon they keep the city moving!
Especially in Singapore where having even a hatchback is a luxury. Without buses, Singapore stops. More or less.
I drove one for a week in manhattan to practice for my road test was the most stressful week ever would never wanna do it full time.
KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB GUYS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Nice semi documentary on NYCTA BUS. I like buses as well as trains. Very informative.
Simple Answer : Driving the Bus
Part Bus Driver, part psychologist, sociologist, priest, police and unsung
MTA a EXCELLENT job. great incentive, job security and pension retirement...you can't get better than that. Private sectors job don't even give you a third of what MTA gives you. MTA the greatest transit system in the world.
Don’t be fooled. The MTA isn’t given you those wages. It’s the unions representing transit workers that are fighting for you to get the wages, pension, sick time and benefits.
MTA bus driver I’ve a lot respect for them. 🚎
They deal with BS from the jerks that have zero respect for them. NYC sucks. Bus operators are heroes.
These "what does...." videos are pretty good. Mr. M60 bus driver has an old School Queens accent.
I’m Japanese Bus operator.
一般車や歩行者に注意して安全運行を支え、お客様の応対が求められるこの仕事は、様々な状況に直面することがあり、判断力が求めれるのはどこの国でも同じですね❗️
命を預かっている責任を持ち、お客様に信頼を得られるよう、共に頑張りましょう❗️
It’s a very interesting job especially for retirement I am interested in real estate and yes hopefully when I retire in Real estate I may be a bus operator who knows what the world brings me
One of my con worker from school told me that her sister used to work Flushing Depot than work for Jamaica depot as bus operator. Unfortunately she retired. I did not got a chance to met her
His bus shield on his shoulder still has the old “M” logo!
Could still get the made with the old logo
I miss driving those buses B41 Flatbush Depot, Brooklyn 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Did you left your job?
@@arielgonzalez5296 yes I retired 🙂👍🏾
Franklin thats cool
Can you guys do “what does a train operator do?” Next?
U can find it here
I'm just learning how a bus operator drives the bus so that way, no bus would cause a crash into any street in New York. To be honest, I am learning how to drive safely.
Yeees thx for the vid. I always wanted to be a bus operator
Here in Norway the driver is in a separate compartment and must only focus on driving (automatic doors, pay trough app). I wonder if the drivers like it, it seems a bit lonely
@Joe Bloggshere's a photo of the bus, yeah maybe it's pretty chill for the driver 😄 photos.app.goo.gl/gUAcQ1jY98zqtTWUA
For people claiming robots are right around the corner, not so fast. This would take a lot of years to be 100% compliant city governments. Their not trying to hear any type of multi-million dollar lawsuits even from 1 incident. There's plenty of time to apply and retire robots aren't coming any time soon.
This is my dream job. Buses or trains!!
Adam Alicea the test iis our take it
Adam Alicea it took me 14 months to get in... then a week training it’s better to have your cdl but they help you if you have your permit. But if you get in and take the road test twice with the mta and fail they kick you out lol
ZRowedaArtist Views Very informative comment, I’m currently on the waiting list I already have my CDL, I pray to god everyday for that letter or phone call 🙏🏼
RealTalk309 when did you take the test?
American cars look so beautiful
They need to have dedicated bus lanes, and ban cars in the busiest parts of the citites.
Kilo Byte Why would you.
@Kilo Byte I do Asshole.
@Kilo Byte The actual fuck is the point of owning and driving cars in Manhattan lmfao
@@physetermacrocephalus9986 To get from Point A to Point B smartass.
I’m a kid and kids get free metro cards so when I left mine at home, this bus driver wants to come and be like, “the bus isn’t free you know” and he’s giving me crap about it. He does this to every kid that gets on the bus with him.
you talk to him or you just hop on?
@@tommyg4842 the bus is free for students and the mta doesn't get any money from it
Not trying to hate, but I think you forgot to include the part where the drivers all congregate at the terminal and then all start their routes at once. Usually see 3-4 buses at once where the first is late, second is on time (so fair enough for them to be back to back), but the 3rd and 4th are ahead of schedule. Yet, they all form a bus train lol
As yoda would say.... “ clueless you are”
When I always drive I always let bus go
In a couple of years you will see robots driving buses.
PhantomMatrix They are certainly getting closer, but the robots still struggle with pedestrians and chaotic situations - both of which are a big part of driving a bus. The robot would have to be absolutely reliable, because no city is going to take the risk that it would fail even once, since it’s a new technology.
This would take a lot of years to be 100% compliant with city governments, their not trying to hear any type of multi-million dollar lawsuits even from 1 incident. There's plenty of time to apply and retire, robots aren't coming any time soon.
I’m be the MTA School Bus Driver
I never met any friendly or polite MTA bus driver. You say "hello" they look at you and won't answer to you. One night, in 2010, me and my ex-wife (She was Black and I'm White) took the bus in the city, I don't remember where we were heading but it was late at night. The bus driver was a Black male, he yelled at us to leave the bus and told her that she should be ashamed to be with someone like me. She asked him she he meant, and he replied "You know what I'm talking about, sister."
Wow . Shame on him for being judgmental and unprofessional. Sometimes you come across a bad apple in the bunch. I retired a few months ago after serving almost 28 years as a bus operator and I assure you we aren’t all like that. I retired with 10 passenger commendations and no complaint
Should have told him she was on the clock.
I always show respect to bus operators bc when some of them not nice you just don't get upset you know because most ppl does that crazy stuff a lot I watch this video and ppl just get mad at the operator it so sacre my uncle wants to be a bus driver in upstate that what he told my mom and my grandma and my brother and me my dream is to become a bus operator at Jamaica depot with the routes
What do bus operators do: drives a bus
longer buses are better than short buses in case of overcrowd traffic and car pedestrian on the side of the road in case of a double parking area by trucks and taxis for loading and unloading passengers, merchandise, and food.
Christian Luyando your statement proves to me you have no practical experience in surface transit.
Does bus driver pay toll in the verrazano bridge to go to work
His dad looks like robert deniro with handle bars
Next video should be what does a train operator do?
Find it here.
My Mom worked there too oh wow!!!
Do u wanna be same job as she is?
@@arielgonzalez5296 I wish I did too late now
@@olympiatuten2439 yikes.
@@arielgonzalez5296 I don’t live there anymore
@@olympiatuten2439 I wish you all the best.
Bus operator? You mean driver? In Australia, the operators are companies that have won a contract to run bus services in a particular area, usually for 10 years.
Andrew Situ in NYC they aren’t bus drivers, they are bus operators. There’s a difference. An Australian, with all due respect, wouldn’t understand the difference.
Going out on a limb here but I’m gonna assume they probably operate the bus
Kind of already know. Watched my father at the end of a route and at the beginning of a route, and of course the in between.
99% of my bus rides, I feel thankful to NYC bus drivers, 1% of my bus rides, I saw some bus driver be unpolite and impatient to senior people
omg I hated doing the m60 route ... .... never again ....
TUFFEST JOB BY FAR IN NYC.
A Boss on every corner timing them.
Dealing with the WORST cab drivers in the world.
Dealing with SKELL customers everyday.
And having to fight every few years with Scum mayors who say they are overpaid.
FYI i am not nor do i have any bus drivers in my family so I have no dog in a fight.
I wanna be a bus operator when I grow up
Same
Joe Bloggs what u mean
@No Name i would suggest to young people to study for a profession or a trade. nevertheless, if this is what you want to do be prepared. besides operating a huge vehicle you will be dealing with all kind of people & at times it churn your stomach & fray your nerves. you've been warned.
I got my permit how do I apply
Now the M60 is hale
Us: Can I have a ride please? MTA:👀
yvng tyler [BLR] Good luck to you on your journey.
WAIT!! Is that he guy that flies my plane??
Bus operator cool
26 yrs still rides the same route, he should hav the power to pick any bus route he wants
He does that's why he's on the same route
Drives the bus? LMAOOOOO
Is Train Operator next?
Drive a train and stops at stations
General Grievous we don’t drive, we operate
@@fatboy48075 wE dOnT dRiVe wE oPeRaTe I think we all know what he means
Next up what does a train driver do ? Next week; What does a binman do ? ,Also what is a bicylist , coming soon what does a cleaner do 😂
Is the 6-8 week training paid? If so, about how much?
Yes. MTA bus $23.85 by hour and Mabstoa and NYCT $25.35 by hour
FLUSHING DEPOT?
Well yeah. Now it called Casey Stengel Depot
Have they gotten HAZARDOUS PAY???
0:56 B20
A bus operator operates a bus.
To Cancún Quintana Roo Nyc
Oh my chicken... why do they all steer so weirdly?
If you noticed city bus operators don't need seatbelts
Its just a lap belt, you won't see it in the video
We definitely are required to wear seatbelts..lap only
I’m a bus operator for WMATA. Down here in the DMV area, we have to wear what’s called a three-point-seatbelt. It’s similar to a lap belt, but it has an extra strap that goes over your shoulder.
I want to drive a bus
U should be a bus driver job.
We're close to "What does a Train Operator do?"
JustRant probably next week’s video
Spoiler. They operate trains