They're far from a secret imho. Maybe I'm wrong but every one I ride is usually packed unless it's an odd hour. Also, to get to some places you'll pretty much n

They're far from a secret imho. Maybe I'm wrong but every one I ride is usually packed unless it's an odd hour. Also, to get to some places you'll pretty much need to ride a bus if you want to get there easily. La Guardia springs to mind. And if you're in Manhattan the cross-town buses can basically be an essential part of life. But I agree with this article 100%. If you live or travel a lot in NYC learn the bus system, it will only help you.