Sometime in 2008, private luxury buses began shuttling employees from the city to some of the most important companies in Silicone Valley (e.g. Apple, Facebook, Genentech and Google).  While their appearance has not been welcomed by everyone, there is no denying the significant “bump” a property can receive from being located less than a few blocks from a “stop”. NoeValley SF has posted this Most Excellent Map of Employee Shuttle Bus Stops.  ”At a rough estimate, these shuttles transport about 40% of the amount of passengers Caltrain moves each day. Google alone runs about 125 trips daily, all over the city.”  Pretty impressive stats.