BK riders have mixed reactions to MTA takeover of private bus lines

After two months under new ownership, Brooklyn bus riders have mixed reactions to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) takeover. The Command Bus Company, which operated in Brooklyn for 20 years,

News 12 Staff

Feb 24, 2006, 2:12 PM

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After two months under new ownership, Brooklyn bus riders have mixed reactions to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) takeover. The Command Bus Company, which operated in Brooklyn for 20 years, became the fourth line to merge with the MTA back in December. Since then, most riders say they haven?t noticed a difference in service, while others say they still aren't satisfied.On Monday, the MTA completed the takeover over of the seventh privately owned bus line in the city. With the mergers completed, MTA Bus now operates the 11th largest bus fleet in North America. Related story