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Posted by
W.B.
on Fri Sep 12 13:47:09 2025
September 12, 1966 - The Book of First Runs
The Bronx, New York
Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority
(Surface Transit Division)
A new offshoot of the Bx-6 - Throggs Neck line, Bx-6C - Shuttle (though still indicating 6 on roll signs), begins service on this date. It, along with the other Bx-6 lines, will run until February 15, 1970.
(Source: "Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority: The First Ten Years" by Bernard Linder. Motor Coach Age, May 1972.)
September 12, 1971 - The Book of Route Service Changes
The Bronx, New York
Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority
(Surface Transit Division)
Route Bx-8 - Williamsbridge Road is rerouted to 225th Street and White Plains Road, while the Bx-15C - Allerton Avenue line (the once and future Bx-17) is extended from Asch Loop to Einstein Loop (Co-op City) and Bx-9 - Eastchester Road is rerouted to 233rd Street and White Plains Road.
(Source: "Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority: The First Ten Years" by Bernard Linder. Motor Coach Age, May 1972.)
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