The Group Ride Vehicle that replaced the B23 bus will be getting a second chance. The van will once again run through Borough Park, Kensington, Ditmas Park, and Flatbush. The Taxi and Limousine Commission has accepted proposals from vendors but has not yet announced a starting date.
The Group Ride Vehicle Program substituted for MTA bus routes that were taken out of service at the end of June, 2010. The program began in September, the van replacing the B23 was discontinued toward the end of October, and the entire program was eliminated in December, except for the van following the B71 route.
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