Fare evasion spiking on MTA buses
Fares and tolls make up roughly 40% of the MTA's budget and right now evasion is spiking on subways, buses, and even on bridges.
Fares and tolls make up roughly 40% of the MTA's budget and right now evasion is spiking on subways, buses, and even on bridges.
NYC buses see spike in fare evasions
Fare evasion is on the rise on buses in New York City, exacerbating the financial crisis the MTA is already facing.
Fare evasion is on the rise on buses in New York City, exacerbating the financial crisis the MTA is already facing.
MTA ends free Wi-Fi service on NYC buses
The MTA has ended a free Wi-Fi service on buses in New York City.
The MTA has ended a free Wi-Fi service on buses in New York City.
Bathrooms open in some NYC subway stations
The MTA says the bathrooms have been recently updated with new features like fresh paint and motion-activated toilets.
The MTA says the bathrooms have been recently updated with new features like fresh paint and motion-activated toilets.
Couple accused of having sex on NYC bus
A girl was shocked to see a couple allegedly having sex in the seats across from her.
A girl was shocked to see a couple allegedly having sex in the seats across from her.
Subway passenger shot in Brooklyn
A subway passenger was shot after a dispute with two transit workers in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
A subway passenger was shot after a dispute with two transit workers in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
MTA worker attacked with hammer
A subway worker was attacked in a Manhattan subway station early on Tuesday morning.
A subway worker was attacked in a Manhattan subway station early on Tuesday morning.
NYC subway crime: MTA promises progress; 'We have work to do'
In addition to high-profile cases of violence so harrowing that some New Yorkers have been scared off from the using the subway system, minor stabbings and assaults are frequent.
In addition to high-profile cases of violence so harrowing that some New Yorkers have been scared off from the using the subway system, minor stabbings and assaults are frequent.
NJ Rep. Gottheimer takes new aim at NYC congestion pricing plan
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
MTA subway station agents will work outside booths in 2023
MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.
MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.
Washington D.C. considering free bus service, but could it work in NYC?
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. want to make the city's metro bus service free next year, but could such an idea work in New York City?
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. want to make the city's metro bus service free next year, but could such an idea work in New York City?
MTA plans 5.5% fare increase for 2023
You could be paying more than expected next year to take mass transit around New York City.
You could be paying more than expected next year to take mass transit around New York City.
NYPD: Penn Station suspect says he runs white supremacist Twitter group
Authorities say two men busted at Penn Station after antisemitic threats were posted on social media represented a real danger. Police say one man tweeted that he was going to ask a priest if he should "become a husband or shoot up a synagogue and die." They face illegal weapons and making a terrorist threat charges.
Authorities say two men busted at Penn Station after antisemitic threats were posted on social media represented a real danger. Police say one man tweeted that he was going to ask a priest if he should "become a husband or shoot up a synagogue and die." They face illegal weapons and making a terrorist threat charges.
Man accused of making threats against NYC Jewish community charged
Christopher Brown has been charged with making terroristic threats and possession of a weapon. He is being held without bail.
Christopher Brown has been charged with making terroristic threats and possession of a weapon. He is being held without bail.
How thousands of motorists evade tolls with license plate tricks
A video obtained by FOX 5 News shows a car going through the RFK Bridge cashless toll using a license plate that flips to a blank slate when the car approaches the E-ZPass reader.
A video obtained by FOX 5 News shows a car going through the RFK Bridge cashless toll using a license plate that flips to a blank slate when the car approaches the E-ZPass reader.
Dolly Parton MetroCards are coming to the NYC subway
50,000 limited-edition Dolly Parton MetroCards are coming to the NYC subway.
50,000 limited-edition Dolly Parton MetroCards are coming to the NYC subway.
Hijacked MTA bus knocks down utility pole, causing power outage
A man holding a pellet gun hijacked an MTA bus in Queens Thursday morning, authorities said.
A man holding a pellet gun hijacked an MTA bus in Queens Thursday morning, authorities said.
Subway crime is issue of perception, MTA says
MTA officials say rising concerns about crime in New York City's subways are primarily a matter of perception, as, despite recent-high profile incidents, crime on the subway is down compared to before the pandemic.
MTA officials say rising concerns about crime in New York City's subways are primarily a matter of perception, as, despite recent-high profile incidents, crime on the subway is down compared to before the pandemic.
Bathrooms at NYC subway stations set to begin reopening
The MTA is set to reopen bathrooms at several subway stations in 2023, Fox 5 News has confirmed.
The MTA is set to reopen bathrooms at several subway stations in 2023, Fox 5 News has confirmed.
Metro-North train hits tractor-trailer in Connecticut; 9 hurt
A commuter train hit a tractor-trailer Monday whose operator had driven to a rail crossing after leaving the scene of an earlier crash, transit authorities said. Nine train passengers suffered minor injuries.
A commuter train hit a tractor-trailer Monday whose operator had driven to a rail crossing after leaving the scene of an earlier crash, transit authorities said. Nine train passengers suffered minor injuries.