Staten Island has faced significant bus delays and cancellations, prompting Borough President Vito Fossella to call for a meeting with MTA officials. During a productive meeting, various methods for improving bus service were discussed, including potential short- and long-term solutions. One proposed solution involves a quality assurance team to conduct on-the-spot repairs to prevent buses from being taken out of service. Additionally, training new mechanics was identified as a necessary step to address repair demand, and MTA confirmed their commitment to improving service on Staten Island.
Borough President Vito Fossella stated that the status quo of Staten Island's bus service is unacceptable, citing a significant decline in express service levels.
New York City Transit president Demetrius Crichlow described the meeting with Borough Hall as productive, discussing several opportunities for improving bus service.
Fossella announced MTA's commitment to improve bus service on Staten Island, which may involve a 'quality assurance' team for on-the-spot fixes.
Additional solutions include training new mechanics to support bus repairs to meet the increasing demand for service.
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