Nextbus Observations

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

What the...?

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>North to White Oak</DirectionText><Minutes>36</Minutes><RouteID>Z8</RouteID><VehicleID>6139</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

Either it's another "dyslexic error" and it's really 6193, or it's an Annex strategic, or idk what. For one thing, this morning on the API I did see this bus on an Annex route (one of the U's I believe)


Update: Nope, here's 6193

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>East to Silver Spring Station</DirectionText><Minutes>16</Minutes><RouteID>J3</RouteID><VehicleID>6193</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

I wish I could catch 6139 today but I have to go to work soon...

[RideOn5905]

6041 is back online.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>North to Greenbelt Station</DirectionText><Minutes>7</Minutes><RouteID>R12</RouteID><VehicleID>6041</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

Finally...a possible new rehab is back 6178

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>East to Forestville</DirectionText><Minutes>93</Minutes><RouteID>J11</RouteID><VehicleID>6178</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>


UPDATE: and 6111

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>Loop to Mayfair-Marshall Hts-Lincoln Hts</DirectionText><Minutes>16</Minutes><RouteID>U6</RouteID><VehicleID>6111</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[RideOn5905]

6175 has also returned.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>East to New Carrollton Station</DirectionText><Minutes>25</Minutes><RouteID>F6</RouteID><VehicleID>6175</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

EDIT: 6025 is also back online.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>East to P G Plaza Station</DirectionText><Minutes>15</Minutes><RouteID>C4</RouteID><VehicleID>6025</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[RideOn5905]

6179 is back from rehab.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Rhode Island Ave Station</DirectionText><Minutes>9</Minutes><RouteID>T18</RouteID><VehicleID>6179</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

EDIT: And now we've got... 7242 at Bladensburg?

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>North to Cherry Hill</DirectionText><Minutes>16</Minutes><RouteID>83</RouteID><VehicleID>7242</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[RideOn5905]

Nothing else has returned yet, which is weird since there should be hordes of buses due to return soon. But the reason for this post is to say that I will not be able to post next week (Jan 5-12), because I will be going on a cruise in the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. I'm so excited; I haven't been on a cruise since Christmas 2007! (For the record, this will be my fourth cruise.) But yeah, I won't be able to post during that time because even though the ship does have an internet café, the fee they charge is ridiculous (I am not even fucking exaggerating when I say it costs $3 per minute to go online). I can't even use my phone because since I'll be overseas, that means my phone bill will be though the roof.

9736BCT, would you mind taking over until I get back?

[Chargerdodge9]

Ditto for me. I'm also going out of town for about a week or so (Going to NY on the 2nd, then to Florida on the 6th. I will at least be able to keep up on what's going on in the 5 boroughs and Long Island while up there transit wise). Enjoy your cruise Ride-on and happy holidays! 

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

Enjoy your cruise, Ride On
Here's what I have so far:

6113 back from possible rehab:

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Southern Ave Station</DirectionText><Minutes>90</Minutes><RouteID>D14</RouteID><VehicleID>6113</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>


And 6163 has moved to Annex:

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>Loop to Mayfair-Marshall Hts-Lincoln Hts</DirectionText><Minutes>30</Minutes><RouteID>U5</RouteID><VehicleID>6163</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[Chargerdodge9]

Have you heard over he news about that bus operator being crushed to death by that XDE40 in Montgomery Mall yesterday? Think it was #7079.

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

6136 has returned

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>North to Deanwood Station</DirectionText><Minutes>36</Minutes><RouteID>W4</RouteID><VehicleID>6136</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

Have you heard over he news about that bus operator being crushed to death by that XDE40 in Montgomery Mall yesterday? Think it was #7079.

I have heard, how tragic

BTW it was 7078 at White Oak


UPDATE: 6014 is finally back online. After being gone for so long (albeit not as long as 6016), it's possible this might be rehabbed.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Cheverly Station</DirectionText><Minutes>41</Minutes><RouteID>F13</RouteID><VehicleID>6014</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>


UPDATE 2: 6171 is also back

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Silver Spring Station</DirectionText><Minutes>37</Minutes><RouteID>F4</RouteID><VehicleID>6171</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[Chargerdodge9]

Went out today and noticed a few observations:
1, #2181 is now back at Royal Street depot. Saw it parked at Pentagon, so I assume that #2180 is also back.
2, #6397 is now back at West Ox. Also saw it at the Pentagon serving the 18G a couple of hours ago.
3, In case not already reported, #3018 is at Bladensburg from FMR. Saw it on the R3 today at Greenbelt station.

[RideOn5905]

I'm back, everyone! I had so much fun this past week, although we were lucky to get down to San Juan in time to make it to the ship. We were supposed to fly from DCA directly to San Juan on the morning of, but JetBlue canceled our flight due to weather conditions (our plane was coming in from Boston or whatever). Luckily, we were able to make last-minute arrangements so we could get down there the day before (God bless you, Delta) as opposed to missing the ship and having to fly to its first port of call. Admittedly, we weren't the only ones who got the short end of Mother Nature's stick; shortly after dinner on the second night, we came across a large group from New York who had just arrived that day, albeit without their luggage, and there were several others who also got caught up in the weather. But, I'm finally back, and I am pleased to report that 6140 and 6141 have both returned.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Naylor Rd Station</DirectionText><Minutes>41</Minutes><RouteID>C14</RouteID><VehicleID>6140</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>Loop to Capitol Heights - Benning Heights</DirectionText><Minutes>25</Minutes><RouteID>U8</RouteID><VehicleID>6141</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

EDIT: And so has 6135.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Potomac Ave Station</DirectionText><Minutes>60</Minutes><RouteID>M6</RouteID><VehicleID>6135</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[NewFlyer9736BCT]

6152 and 6188 are back

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>South to Anacostia Station</DirectionText><Minutes>50</Minutes><RouteID>U2</RouteID><VehicleID>6152</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>1</DirectionNum><DirectionText>West to Eastover</DirectionText><Minutes>58</Minutes><RouteID>P12</RouteID><VehicleID>6188</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[RideOn5905]

And so is 6158.

<NextBusPrediction><DirectionNum>0</DirectionNum><DirectionText>Loop to Capitol Heights - Benning Heights</DirectionText><Minutes>12</Minutes><RouteID>U8</RouteID><VehicleID>6158</VehicleID></NextBusPrediction>

[Chargerdodge9]

 I can confirm that #2518 is back at Four Mile Run. Saw it on the 2B earlier in Ballston. I am also going to assume that #2519 is back as well.