No toilets on commuter buses either and people ride them 45minutes to 1+ hours everyday with no issues.
You're stuck in the "long trip" "it's like a train" framework.
It is neither.
You're stuck in the "long trip" "it's like a train" framework.
It is neither.
In peak hour it would probably be fine, when everyone is fairly sensible and not drunk. But after hours, I've had quite a few uncomfortable bus rides due to the various anti-social behaviours of fellow passengers. That was with the hand-brake of a driver who obviously isn't getting involved, but can avoid escalating behaviour by stopping the bus or calling authorities.
I have great faith in the technology! I just wish I had as much faith in the people riding inside it :)
Schedule: http://www.mta.info/nyct/bus/schedule/xpress/x001cur.pdf