Just saw the strike news on TV a while ago. Can't imagine the reaction of the commuters after the stroke of midnight (about 30 min away) when the strike officially starts. It's especially not a good time at this part of the holiday season..

 

If strike is on. Im going out to the bars. Everyone is waiting for the decision.

The weekend begins!

 

Well as of today, the Jamaica busline is on strike. MTA owns that busline. There will be a domino affect, and may affect the subways and city buses.

 

2 and a half hours till the deadline, this city-wide transit strike seems more immenent with every passing second. First time in 25 years, its going to be brutal. Estimates are saying that it will cost the city $400 million per day or more all costs considered.

 

well i just went to check the tv and the ticker said the strike is on... this is gonna mess up my day just great...probably wont get home til late if this happens....how these people get what they want cause they are causing a big flippin problem

 

tELL ME ABOUT IT. Im getting ready to drive to brooklyn to park the truck, then trek to work. 10 bucks all day to park before 7am downtown Brooklyn.. Those bastards

 

Just a heads up if you're planning on driving.There is a four person per car minimum restriction in lower Manhattan from 5am to 11am!!

 

I actually made it in here. Got to work at 7am. The drive in was not to bad, but going home will be a nightmare. Drove the truck to absorb the potholes since there is no room for avoidance. Gridlock City USA

 

I just got into work about 45 min ago, but the commute wasn't bad at all. The longest part of the commute was waiting on line at the Bayside LIRR station to get tickets. After that, it took about 25 min on the train to get to Penn Station, and then another 15 min to walk down to 18th St. It's cold, though! The conductor didn't even punch my ticket so I'm going to use it for tomorrow. Good thing I have a 1/2 day today. Gonna pick up my car from the clear bra installer. Woohoo!

 

it took my 2 and a halg hours to get home....and almost got me into a fist fight on the westside highway....i dont argee with this one bit,im in a union myself and i know you need to stick by all unions but this is just wrong it really is...i had to leave my house at 3am....im exhausted i really am....i dont know ho whow i got home

this b etter not last too long and if it does these guys are making it worse for themseleves...im so angry how was everyone elses day cooping with the strike?

 

Day 2...More traffic comin in dammit, but i made it.

 

I love the strike, no cars on the road at 6:30 am. Got into work by 7 am thru the 59th st bridge!!!

 

Today wasn't bad at all since I had a ticket from yesterday which they didn't punch. Got in on time and everything went smoothly. I'm starting to like the LIRR a lot better than the usual bus/subway/subway commute. If only it wasn't so damn expensive.

 

Dag I feel for you guys I couldn't imagine that happening here

 

Day 3, and i got bags under my eyes.. can't stand getting up at 4:30 every morning