The route been running to the 165th Street Terminal since North Shore took the terminal over in mid-1939. Beginning on June 8, 1942, due to restrictions on gasoline and tire usage during World War II, the service was truncated to 14th Avenue and 122nd Street in College Point. Service north of 14th Avenue was restored on February 4, 1946.
The route has been serving the 165th Street Terminal since North Shore took over operations in mid-1939. However, during World War II, starting June 8, 1942, service was limited to 14th Avenue and 122nd Street in College Point due to fuel and tire shortages. Service north of 14th Avenue resumed on February 4, 1946.