Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Magtiffy t1_j8l1h3g wrote

Make sure the 238 is actually going to hamden plaza. At some point they all actually do but some go a long, round about way, either via circular Ave or benham st, which takes longer. 90% of the 238 buses go straight to hamden plaza, but as a bus driver myself, most of the people who are not familiar with the bus system seem to get on the few that don’t normally go straight there. And for the. And for the most part all 212 buses continue on to a 238, but if they don’t the driver will say so once downtown. And the 238 of very frequent so it won’t be long u til the next one comes.
*edited typos

15

spatcherlongdog OP t1_j8mp0ci wrote

Thank you for the insight! I appreciate it!

4

Magtiffy t1_j8ntb47 wrote

You are very welcome. Any other bus questions feel free to ask or pm. I’ve been a New Haven city bus driver for 5 years. So I know the system very well

4

Shiep t1_j8pizaz wrote

Yeah the 238c goes down circular. Sometimes. Why isn't that consistent? Figured the c would be for the alternate route but sometimes the driver just takes the c all the way to the plaza.

1

Magtiffy t1_j8pjbkm wrote

It’s usually during rush hour and commuter times. It’s also for the kids that go to sacred heart academy. Though not many actually use the bus. More used to but don’t anymore. But it’s so rare they cut a route that it just stays.

2

Qualified-Monkey t1_j8s945a wrote

How can one tell what route a bus transfers into once it gets to the green? I can find schedules online, but none of them tell me transfers/when to stay on the bus for a new route.

1

Magtiffy t1_j8s9ux5 wrote

Normally once the driver opens the door at the green, the automated announcement will say what route it is. (Unless it’s not working) The paper schedule on the bus will also say it on the time table. And most drivers will tell you when you board if you ask. Some can be jerks though and ignore you. But if you get me ( white girl with glasses, piercings and grey hair) I’m super sweet and will definitely help you out!

1