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Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back |
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Posted by metrolinecoach111 on Tue Dec 16 23:31:30 2014 Fung Wah Bus |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 01:24:12 2014, in response to Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by metrolinecoach111 on Tue Dec 16 23:31:30 2014. Let's see exactly how this plays out. For one, they've gotta be in a massive financial hole. I'm sure they can get awarded some sort of financial compensation, but who knows how much it'll cover. Also, their former location is now signed up for Lucky Star (and there's also a storefront adjacent to that which says Lucky Star), but I wonder if that's just a lease from Fung Wah to help pay the rent. |
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Posted by Jimbo Kalin on Wed Dec 17 07:07:59 2014, in response to Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by metrolinecoach111 on Tue Dec 16 23:31:30 2014. As a former O.T.R. motorcoach driver (1983-1987 P/T, 1987-2000 F/T, 2000-2006 driver/manager) I observed many bus operators and their drivers throughout the northeast. I have nothing positive to say about the curbside "Chinatown" buses. I avoided them on the road whenever possible. Excessive speeding the norm. Equipment appeared poorly maintained. Drivers observed having great difficulty with conversational English (at rest stops, destinations, etc.). Just my opinion from the driver's seat. |
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Posted by Hart Bus on Wed Dec 17 13:06:05 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by Jimbo Kalin on Wed Dec 17 07:07:59 2014. While I realize some peopnle have no choice or desire not go cheap,Judge Milan (sp?) on People's Court always says that cheap always becomes expensive.You get what you pay for. For me, the extra fee represents better service, better amenities, better safety as well as an inexpensive life insurance premium. |
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Posted by gold_12th on Wed Dec 17 14:36:46 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 01:24:12 2014. Fung Wah probably made money on selling their depot? |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 15:37:22 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by Jimbo Kalin on Wed Dec 17 07:07:59 2014. I agree with you overall, but if they can prove that they can operate safely then there is no reason for DOT to block them. Who did you drive for? |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 15:42:33 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by gold_12th on Wed Dec 17 14:36:46 2014. Oh boy...well let's see where they end up storing their buses now. One Stop just expanded the hell out of their bus parking facilities over by Ikea. |
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Posted by Jimbo Kalin on Wed Dec 17 16:20:23 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 15:37:22 2014. Sunrise Coach Lines, Inc., Greenport, NY. Still there as a manager of school and transit (coach business sold in 2006). |
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Posted by mtk52983 on Wed Dec 17 16:29:58 2014, in response to Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by metrolinecoach111 on Tue Dec 16 23:31:30 2014. New venture for Transport Azumah? |
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(need 2 weeks to resume operations) Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back |
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Posted by Gold_12th on Wed Dec 17 16:30:59 2014, in response to Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by metrolinecoach111 on Tue Dec 16 23:31:30 2014. Fung Wah, the cut-rate bus company that provided service between Boston and New York and had its federal license revoked in March 2013 for safety violations, has been granted permission to resume operations.In a statement, the company said it had reached an agreement with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which regulates interstate bus travel, in November. A check of the regulator’s website shows that the company is authorized to carry passengers. Barry Lewis, a consultant to Fung Wah, said the company would need “at least two weeks” to resume operations. “We are in the process of working with federal, state and local authorities to demonstrate that a new page has been turned,” said Pei Lin Liang, the president of Fung Wah Bus Transportation, Inc., in a statement. “We understand that the bar is high for our company and we are excited to have the opportunity to demonstrate that we can operate in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.” In 2013, Fung Wah was one of two bus companies that had its license revoked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after the company refused to turn over its safety records and had its buses deemed unsafe. That fall, both Fung Wah and Lucky Star Bus, another low-cost carrier, said they had upgraded their fleets and planned to resume service shortly. But negotiations dragged on. Although Lucky Star has resumed its Chinatown-to-Chinatown bus service, Fung Wah said it was getting short shrift from regulators. Earlier this year, it posted a letter to its website, which is still posted, saying regulators had given the company a “death sentence” that had cost the company more than $3 million. On Tuesday, however, the company changed its tune. “We are pleased with the progress we have made over the last year,” said Lewis, the chief executive of United States Transportation Funding, Inc. Lewis said his company would be handling operations for Fung Wah, including hiring new drivers, bringing in a third party to conduct comprehensive bus inspections, unveiling an e-ticketing system for its website, and handling marketing efforts. Lewis declined to comment about whether Fung Wah was considering changing its name. Representatives from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could not immediately be reached for comment. http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/12/17/fung-wah-buses-get-federal-approval-return-road/cVHZYM1L9JPR9fJPPaF3DJ/story.html Looks like they are back :) Competition again on NY-BOS line |
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Posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 16:31:20 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by Jimbo Kalin on Wed Dec 17 16:20:23 2014. I used to love seeing them. Great looking old LeMirages with a nice paint scheme. I was sad to see HJ take them over, but I guess the money situation was what it was. Can't imagine driving that though, dealing with the LIE west of 40 is hell. |
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Posted by oldman on Wed Dec 17 19:19:29 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by gold_12th on Wed Dec 17 14:36:46 2014. and who going to give them a gate in BOSTON |
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Posted by JAzumah on Thu Dec 18 00:17:34 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by oldman on Wed Dec 17 19:19:29 2014. They will find a gate for them. No one else wants to get beaten in court. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Dec 18 00:32:34 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by mtk52983 on Wed Dec 17 16:29:58 2014. LOL!!!! |
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Posted by hound on Thu Dec 18 17:16:55 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by NIMBYkiller on Wed Dec 17 16:31:20 2014. I remember when Sunrise ran fishbowls with venetian blinds in the rear window on the S92. |
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Posted by TheHat on Thu Dec 18 17:27:41 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by hound on Thu Dec 18 17:16:55 2014. Wow! I assume they were SDM's? |
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Posted by hound on Fri Dec 19 23:21:35 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by TheHat on Thu Dec 18 17:27:41 2014. I believe they were TDH 5301's non a/c. |
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Posted by metrolinecoach111 on Fri Dec 19 23:32:39 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by oldman on Wed Dec 17 19:19:29 2014. Technically Gate 24 is not in use (the gate to the right of the Greyhound C/S booth).It's primary purpose is for parking buses. |
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Posted by oldman on Sat Dec 20 17:15:39 2014, in response to Re: Looks Like Fung Wah's Coming Back, posted by metrolinecoach111 on Fri Dec 19 23:32:39 2014. Technically Gate 23 & 24 are Lucky River(LuckyStar)and If you remembered when Lucky Star When out of Service by Feds They parked 2 buses on their gates for 24 hrs at times |
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