Mass transit could suffer 'horrendous' cuts without federal bailout, MTA says
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
MTA requesting federal funding
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
Transit workers demand protections as New York City re-opens
Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding swift access to protective gear, better enforcement of mask-wearing and increased service as more businesses and schools re-open their doors.
Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding swift access to protective gear, better enforcement of mask-wearing and increased service as more businesses and schools re-open their doors.
MTA bus fare collection resumes Aug. 31
The MTA is bringing back front-door boarding and fare payment on buses.
The MTA is bringing back front-door boarding and fare payment on buses.
LIRR launches PPE vending machines at Penn Station
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Pop-up parties, large gatherings continue to defy social distancing rules
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Man caught on camera attacking woman on subway train
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
Man shoved to his death down staircase in Penn Station
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
Most service on New York-area commuter railroads suspended
Service on all commuter railroads in the area is suspended.
Service on all commuter railroads in the area is suspended.
Tropical Storm Isaias batters NYC region
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
Robber places woman in chokehold during violent confrontation
Police want to find a violent suspect who placed his victim in a chokehold during a robbery in Kipps Bay.
Police want to find a violent suspect who placed his victim in a chokehold during a robbery in Kipps Bay.
'Fiscal tsunami' for MTA as deficit projected of more than $5 billion
Fare and toll increases, wage freezes, service cuts and even a state gas tax were discussed Wednesday as the nation's largest transit agency stared down a gaping budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Fare and toll increases, wage freezes, service cuts and even a state gas tax were discussed Wednesday as the nation's largest transit agency stared down a gaping budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA considers fare hikes, service cuts to reduce budget issues
The already cash-strapped MTA is losing roughly $200M a week from losses in fares, tolls, subsidies and COVID-related expenses, and is projecting a budget deficit of as much as $16B by 2024.
The already cash-strapped MTA is losing roughly $200M a week from losses in fares, tolls, subsidies and COVID-related expenses, and is projecting a budget deficit of as much as $16B by 2024.
NYPD: Man without mask punches bus driver
The MTA requires customers to wear a mask when using the transit system. One violent guy apparently didn't like being told to follow the rules.
The MTA requires customers to wear a mask when using the transit system. One violent guy apparently didn't like being told to follow the rules.
MTA Operation Respect
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.
Scrubbing subways may not cut COVID-19 risk enough, experts say
Thousands of freshly scrubbed cars look, feel, and even smell clean every day after the MTA's daily cleaning. But experts say those steps solve only part of the problem.
Thousands of freshly scrubbed cars look, feel, and even smell clean every day after the MTA's daily cleaning. But experts say those steps solve only part of the problem.
In August, riding MTA buses won't be free anymore
MTA showed off new measures to protect drivers and riders, including hard plastic swinging doors and vinyl curtains to be installed on buses.
MTA showed off new measures to protect drivers and riders, including hard plastic swinging doors and vinyl curtains to be installed on buses.
Bicyclist struck and killed by MTA bus in Manhattan
An MTA bus struck and killed a bicyclist on the Upper East Side of Manhattan Tuesday.
An MTA bus struck and killed a bicyclist on the Upper East Side of Manhattan Tuesday.
Man shot on subway platform in the Bronx
Police are searching for at least one suspect following a shooting at the Simpson Street subway station in the Bronx.
Police are searching for at least one suspect following a shooting at the Simpson Street subway station in the Bronx.