The limited the availability of replacement units for many fleets is forcing vehicle service lives to be extended. As a result, fleets are implementing “fleet preservation” strategies to mitigate the negative impact of operating higher-mileage vehicles beyond their normal lifecycles.
N.Y. MTA plan 'redraws' Queens bus service to boost speed, reliability
NYC Transit bus stops are the closest-spaced in the country, some of which are as close as two blocks apart.