by Miles Taylor | Mar 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
The 79, like many other buses I’ve reviewed, was a “whatever comes first” situation, and the 79 happened to come first. It’s basically a companion to the 77, except that it leaves from Alewife instead of Harvard. Other than a short bit at the...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 21, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
“Hi Miles, I have a question regarding the express buses for you. When taking them, was the increased fare taken from your CharlieCard when you got on? I’m asking because there are some express buses that also have local portions, so I’m wondering if...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 14, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
You’ve probably noticed the new Miles on the MBTA background! It was suggested by my friend, Sam, and frankly, I love it! Also, it’s my own picture this time, not something I got off the internet.
by Miles Taylor | Mar 14, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
You probably know I’m a sucker for a good skyline. And planes that fly low. Well, I saw both when I took the bus to City Point (brace yourself, this post has a lot of pictures)… The neighborhood where the bus dropped me off. It’s really nice… A...
by Miles Taylor | Mar 13, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I always figured the 72 was a pretty bad bus. Looking at the map, you can see that the route is absolutely tiny and most of it is within walking distance of another route. But it ran with trackless trolleys, making it a good route in my book. But then they stopped...
