David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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RIOC Cutting Red Bus Services: A Consequence of Neglect?
A few years ago, cutting services for Red Buses was unthinkable. Now, with only one bus left and drastic reductions in services, it’s a battle to maintain any service at all. RIOC’s neglect of the bus fleet and failure to explore alternatives is evident, despite financial challenges. The community urges them to do more.
The buses! The buses! Where the hell are the Red Buses? We’ve got some answers.
The Roosevelt Island Daily News reported that due to operational issues, only one Red Bus will be running on Main Street. This stems from a lack of updated fleets and poor governance. Roosevelt Islanders are advised to explore alternative transportation options as no immediate solutions are in sight, and significant changes may take time to achieve.
Inherited Messes: RIOC’s Red Bus Problem and Interim Leadership Challenges
RIOC’s interim leadership struggles with a host of longstanding issues, including a shortage of Red Buses. The inherited mismanagement and financial constraints have led to frustration among residents. Despite efforts to address the problems, the situation remains challenging. Communication and transparency are crucial for managing expectations and building trust.
David Cass: The Kindness of a Roosevelt Island Bus Driver | Roosevelt Island Daily News
David Stone recounts a remarkable encounter with bus driver David Cass, who demonstrated exceptional kindness and care for a passenger in need. Despite the crowded bus, Cass assisted the elderly man off the bus, guided him through the crowd, and ensured he reached his destination safely. This inspirational act of compassion sets a powerful example for others.
UPDATE: Roosevelt Island Red Bus Crisis: What to Expect and Why
Roosevelt Island’s sole Red Bus offers a grim future, plagued by breakdowns and overcrowding. Mismanagement by RIOC has left residents stranded, with no relief in sight. Political incompetence and neglect have led to this transportation disaster, leaving commuters to suffer. As the community faces this crisis, hope remains scarce.
Roosevelt Island Red Bus Crisis: Maintenance Issues and Fleet Shortage
The red bus crisis hit a critical low on Friday with services down to just two buses. Some relief is on the way but not until next year when two new buses arrive, but that still leaves the needed inventory…
RIOC Listened: Will Now Increase Red Bus Shuttles This Weekend
Red Bus Shuttles to and from 2nd Avenue will increase greatly for this weekend, RIOC has confirmed. The aim is decreasing Tram use on a high-demand weekend. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “We decided to start the…
With a New Cancelation, the Red Bus Crisis Deepens.
The Red Bus crisis deepened yesterday when RIOC abruptly canceled the Octagon Express service. The announcement also added to the mounting collection of cluelessness flowing from the scrambled state agency. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Due to…
How broken is RIOC right now? Buses, Secrets & Lawsuits
Like one more leaf falling after you thought they were all gone, another clue over how badly RIOC is broken drifted in. And it was on Wednesday the 13th, just minutes before the state agency kicked off a board meeting…
Why Roosevelt Islanders need direct voting for the RIOC Board
I moved to Roosevelt Island in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. I was already fairly familiar with Roosevelt Island but I was most struck by two things in my first few months here: OpEd: Paul Krikler The Roosevelt…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor