NYC’s Most Hated Bus: The Grumman 870 Disaster They Pulled Off the Streets

The Grumman 870 Scandal: Why New York Drivers Never Forgave This Bus New York doesn’t “test” a bus it destroys it. In the early 1980s, NYCTA bet $92.2 million on 851 brand-new Grumman 870s. What followed was a chain of structural cracking, steering fear, and fire risk that pushed the city to do the unthinkable: pull the fleet and store it behind fences at Brooklyn Army Terminal like evidence. Why did other cities tolerate the 870 while New York never forgave it? Let’s break down the engineering, the safety breaking point, and the cost. From drivers’ hands to politics, it mattered. 📌 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more jaw-dropping classic car stories every week! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a ride through the past. Note: We’re enthusiasts, not historians. If you spot any errors, kindly let us know in the comments—we appreciate your knowledge! 🎥 Clips used fall under U.S. fair use law as part of a transformative, educational commentary. Please respect creators and avoid false copyright claims.