by Miles Taylor | Dec 25, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Why does the 49 exist? Why is there a bus route that runs three times a day to an area that’s already very well-served by two frequent routes? We’ll try to find out, but something tells me we won’t find an answer… Shhh, don’t scare it...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 24, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
The 63 is like a drunk snake. I think that about sums it up… I guess we’ll be taking a ride in a trolley, then! The route starts out pretty normal, though, just heading down Marlborough Street. There was a mix of old houses and newer parking lots, but once...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 23, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
There are a bunch of different privately operated trolley companies in Newport, some of which are more sketchy than others. But why use those vehicles of uncertain quality to get around when you can just ride good ol’ Uncle RIPTA? The 67 is the premiere form of...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 22, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Have you ever wanted to take a bus to the beach, but upon arrival at the beach, you find out that there’s no way of getting back unless you had called in the previous business day? Yeah, I hate when that happens too. Screw the 231. I like the color of the bus!...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 21, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
The hub of all of the RIPTA Newport routes (and coach buses) was unfortunately under construction when I was here in the summer, so the terminal might be a bit different now. Got it? Cool, let’s do this. Approaching the building from the south. I’m not...
