MTA expands program using UV light to disinfect subway cars

The MTA has expanded a pilot program that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect subway cars from bacteria and viruses like COVID-19.

MTA uses germ-killing UV lamps to combat spread of COVID-19
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The MTA has expanded a pilot program that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect subway cars from bacteria and viruses like COVID-19.

How New York City may change post-virus

Whether you live in New York full time or commute in for work, you can't deny that the city is different as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York City begins reopening after coronavirus lockdown

After three bleak months, New York City will try to turn a page after getting hit first by the coronavirus, then an outpouring of rage over racism and police brutality.

MTA unveils Phase One reopening plan
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New York City is slated to enter Phase One of reopening on Monday, June 8 and the MTA outlined its 13-point plan for that reopening.

Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?

Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.

Subways, buses in NYC getting ready for Phase One of reopening
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New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.

Blocked seats, hand sanitizer, social distance markers: NYC subway could look very different

Buses and subways should look different when the city begins to ease coronavirus restrictions next week, with hand sanitizer in the stations and social distancing markers in place.

MTA prepares to ramp up subway and bus service

The MTA detailed public health plans for when the city begins phasing in economic activity on Monday.

MTA to use UV lamps to sanitize subways and buses

MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced a pilot program to use ultraviolet lamps to clean trains, buses, and possibly even stations.

MTA chairman: Pandemic fare hike is a 'nonstarter'

MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said although the agency is facing a massive financial crisis amid the pandemic, he does not support a fare hike.

NYPD: Man wanted for spitting on MTA bus driver

A security camera mounted on a public bus captured video images of a man who spat on the bus driver, police said.

Daily NYC subway shutdown from 1-5 a.m.

New York City's subway system went silent in the early morning hours of Wednesday, as part of a plan for the normally round-the-clock system to shut down for train cleaning and to remove homeless people.

NYC subway will shutdown overnight due to coronavirus

New York City will shut down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday.

Gov. Cuomo directs MTA to clean subway cars every 24 hours

The governor has ordered the MTA to clean all subway cars every night, as the system’s homeless population has soared in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn

More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

MTA to offer $500,000 coronavirus death benefits for workers

The union for transit workers in New York says it has reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to give families of workers who have died with coronavirus a $500,000 death benefit payment.

Temperature Brigade monitoring all MTA workers

Transit officials say they’re working harder than ever to protect their own workers amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 7,000 New Yorkers in just a few weeks.

Subway riders travel in fear amid pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people should stay 6 feet (2 meters) apart. But even though ridership has plummeted in the city, making jam-packed trains and buses the exception rather than the rule, passengers aren't always guaranteed even 6 inches (15 centimeters).

Man stabbed to death inside subway train

An investigation was underway into the stabbing death of a man aboard a subway train in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning.