M50 (New York City bus)

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49th/50th Streets Crosstown
Orion VII NG on the M50
Overview
System	MTA New York City Bus
Operator	New York City Transit Authority
Garage	Michael J. Quill Depot
Vehicle	New Flyer Xcelsior XD40 Nova Bus LFS HEV New Flyer XE40
Began service	1933
Route
Locale	Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Communities served	East Midtown, Midtown, West Midtown
Start	East Side - 49th Street & First Avenue
Via	12th Avenue 49th Street (westbound) 50th Street (eastbound)
End	West Midtown/Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises – Twelfth Avenue & 42nd Street (Pier 83)
Length	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Other routes	M42 42nd Street Crosstown
Service
Operates	All times except late nights
Annual patronage	563,473 (2023)[1]
Transfers	Yes
Timetable	M50
Route map ← M42  {{{system_nav}}}  M55 →

The M50 is a public transit line in Manhattan, running primarily along 49th and 50th Streets in Midtown Manhattan. Originally a private bus line started by Green Bus Lines in 1933, it is currently operated by the MTA Regional Bus Operations under the New York City Transit Authority brand.