Mta regional bus operations rbo is the surface transit division of the metropolitan transportation authority mta. Attached is the information on the bus operator examination thats coming up. Nyc mta starts allelectric transit bus pilot program. The county refused to provide additional funding, and the mta voted to end operation of the system at the end of. It is estimated that there are only 250 other individual allelectric city buses in operation across the country.
The result is a system that delivers great results to our customers while being highly costeffective, fast to deploy, simple to maintain and operate, and supports expansions in the future as time and money allow. If you receive an itg to become a bus driver, you will sign up for the workshop when you pick up your voucher. The completion of the work came in on budget and ahead of schedule. Google trend graph of a bus driver shows a steady interest through the years. Mta nyc transit bus operator faq transit employment nyc. Jun 16, 2011 of all the nasty things that have probably happened on an nyc bus, this might be the worst. Borough presidents office, mta metronorth railroad is hosting information.
While there was a slight decrease of interest in bus drivers in 2010, it massively shot up in october 2012 when a bus driver uppercut. Most new york city transit authority and mta bus company personnel. The mta loses six billion dollars a year and nobody cares medium. New york state bus drivers must be 18 years of age. Careerbuilder, llc strives to make our facilities and services accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities.
The page i linked has all the info during your first year, as with most positions, dont expect to have a life. Documents and settingsmanunezdesktopnoesjan 08noe bus. Final processing for the mta bus operator rain, job new. The general examination regulations of new york city transit apply to this examination and are part of this notice of examination. Nycs highestpaid bus driver doubled his salary with ot.
Also, there are three other filing periods this year for fulltime mta bus, nyct and mabstoa drivers this year. Members of transport workers union local 252, which represents about 800 bus drivers and mechanics, were set to vote monday night on ratifying the new fiveyear contract. Truancy resulting in last minute scheduling is a large driver of overtime at the mta. The new york city transit authority ta had 5,343 employees with total pay of. The mta loses six billion dollars a year and nobody cares. Valentine in live new york city, in harlem, i take the limited bronx, 15 bus to work monday thru friday, it take me 1 hour to get to work, and 2 hours to come back home, the limited bronx 15 is the slows bus on the route, the 101, the 100, and 60, bus are always on time with their schedule, but the limited bronx 15 is not, i can wait 45 min to a 1 hour waiting on the limited. An mta bus driver used his bus after hours to meet with an unidentified lady friend. Some of them are from new york city and told me they cant stand nyc and down here to have better life. June 4, 2014the metropolitan transportation authority payroll has been updated, it includes records for the public authoritys 71,837 employees. A free inside look at metropolitan transportation authority salary trends based on 986 salaries wages for 464 jobs at metropolitan transportation authority. It is so infuriating when youre just trying to get on, usually after waiting awhile for dozens of passengers to get off. Cuomo announced that the metropolitan transportation authority mta will be starting a threeyear pilot program to test the viability of using allelectric transit buses in new york. Because the mta bus company did not provide its overtime accounting, total. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next.
Visit payscale to research bus driver hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. Dec 07, 2017 bad drivers of new york city 1,833 views 2. While there was a slight decrease of interest in bus drivers in 2010, it massively shot up in october 2012. Employment opportunities manchester transit authority. The twu demanded that all members of the union receive a 6% salary. Mta bus time integrates a number of proven technologies to bring realtime information to riders.
They are posted and copies are available in the new york city transit, exam information center, 180 livingston street lobby, brooklyn, ny 11201. Although there was an increase at the start of 2007, it was stable 2007 through 2009. I take the m60 sbs bus pretty regularly and so many times the middle or rear doors close on me and other riders while trying to board. The motor carrier company that employs a bus driver must file an application for qualification on behalf of the prospective bus driver with the new york state department of motor vehicles. During the application period individuals can get applications. Of all the nasty things that have probably happened on an nyc bus, this might be the worst. Arbitration award, ta, oa, mta bus how are raises calculated ta oa. Bus driver former employee new york city, ny october 2, 2018 mta is a very good place to work. The denial of your governmental tort claim is not determinative. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is. An mta bus driver used his bus after hours to meet with an. Mta s vintage bus fleet set to hit the road again for the holidays this year if youre a lover of the citys surface transportation history or just looking to take a ride back in time, come on over to 42nd street starting this monday as the mta continues its holiday tradition of placing into service units from its historic bus fleet. Reviews and advice on finding the perfect bus driver job for you at us news best jobs. Wave on the alternative bus driving force coming in the direction of you, permit student sneak in to the back of the bus, tension previous wheel chair human beings, settle for to those people who have not have been given a metro, and get unfastened rides primary.
Bus driver hourly pay in new york, new york payscale. Holiday service on tap for christmas mta subways, buses and railroad service will. Mta new york city transit expands fastrack program for 20 successful. The benefits of this position include, but are not limited to night and weekend salary differentials, paid holidays, vacations, sick leave, a. Salaries estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by school bus driver employees in new york city. New york city transit nyct has also proposed a large. View the comment policy for this fan page by clicking. Mar 24, 2017 also, there are three other filing periods this year for fulltime mta bus, nyct and mabstoa drivers this year. Mta regional bus operations rbo is the surface transit division of the metropolitan. During the application period individuals can get applications online at. Mta new york city transit reopened the 168 st station on the line late friday night, marking the culmination of a nearly yearlong effort to replace and upgrade elevators at the more than 100yearold station. Click a salary below to compare with mta nyc transit salaries. Results of a contract vote by former mta long island bus employees who now are working for nassau s newly privatized bus system are expected tuesday. Edward meehan, mta bus driver, suspended after using bus as.
Mta press release nyc transit mtas vintage bus fleet. Then in june 20, nyc transit slapped him again for napping on the job this time with a. Payroll data for 178,490 city, county, town, and village government employees, outside of new york city, is now available. The multiplechoice test is expected to be held on saturday, april 19, 2008.
If you have already picked up your voucher or completed your training and did not sign up for the workshop, contact the workforce1 career center that gave you your voucher to register for the workshop. Nov 17, 2010 i want to become a nyc mta bus driver, but i dont know the requirements. See mta salaries collected directly from employees and jobs on indeed. In california, before you may sue a public entity a state, county or local governmental entity or a government employee for money damages, you must first file a claim meeting the requirements of the california tort claims act. Jan 11, 20 took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. I want to be an mta bus driver transit employment nyc. Salaries posted anonymously by metropolitan transportation authority employees. Piloting a ton, 40 foot vehicle through new york city traffic for eight to ten hours a day while transporting a variety of personalities would not ordinarily be conducive to maintaining a pleasant demeanor, but during his career with new york city transit retired bus operator govan brown was well known for maintaining a cheerful and engaging disposition that belied the daily grind of an. Top 10 related jobs and salaries click a salary below to compare with mta new york city transit nyct salaries. Mta press release nyc transit mta new york city transit. February 26, 2008 payable by mail by money order to dcas exams or payable online by credit card, bank card, or debit card. Salaries estimates are based on 42 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by school bus driver employees in new york city, ny. New york city is the center of capitalism and financial markets, however. Mtas vintage bus fleet set to hit the road again for the holidays this year if youre a lover of the citys surface transportation history or just looking to take a ride back in time, come on over to 42nd street starting this monday as the mta continues its holiday tradition of placing into service units from its historic bus fleet.
Mta bus company provides a challenging environment that offers career advancement and comprehensive benefits including. A searchable database of the complete metropolitan transportation authority mta payroll for 2008including name, titles, base pay rates and total pay received by 78,393 employeesis now available at. An 80 percent level is considered optimal for funds to be able to pay future. The vast majority of these employees are bus operators, train conductors, station agents, maintenance personnel, and cleaners. In order to drive a school bus, new applicants have to pass a criminal background check. Bus driver is fatally stabbed in brooklyn the new york times. The 2005 new york city transit strike, held from december 20 through 22, 2005, was the third. It was created in 2008 to consolidate all bus operations in new york city operated by the mta. Financial outlook for the metropolitan transportation authority. Apply to senior systems administrator, senior director, technician and more. A 46yearold new york city bus driver working his route in brooklyn was stabbed to death on monday afternoon by a passenger who did not pay the fare, sat down anyway, and later demanded a transfer ticket, the authorities said.