On April 15, 1990, the Q44VP was renamed the Q74. By the end of 1990, the Q74 was only carrying 240 passengers per weekday, and the New York City Transit Authority was considering discontinuing the route.
On April 15, 1990, the Q44VP was reclassified as the Q74. By the end of 1990, the Q74 had decreased to only 240 passengers per weekday, and the New York City Transit Authority was contemplating discontinuing the route.