Queens

, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Bus Stop Requests
Q: A limited bus bypasses my stop, which is only served by the local bus. Can I the limited stop at my bus
stop as well?
A: Limited routes are able to move more rapidly along their travel paths than local buses precisely
because they limit the number of stops that the bus makes. Stopping to pick up passengers over short
distances is one of the factors leading to slow buses and reduced reliability. Therefore a balance must
be struck between stop spacing and bus speed. Limited stop spacing is determined by ridership. Adding
more stops to a limited route would cause the limited to act like a local and lose its value as a rapid bus
line.
Other Bus Related Requests
Q: Can the ticket vending machines used for Select Bus Service (SBS) also be made vend MetroCards as
well?
A: One of the advantages to SBS is faster boarding because of off‐board fare collection. These machines
are dedicated to passengers boarding SBS buses. SBS would be slowed if passengers were held up from
paying their fare due to other customers using the machines to buy or refill MetroCards.
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