Plans move forward to electrify New York City's bus fleet
The nation's largest public bus system rolled out its first all-electric articulated bus Sunday under a plan to convert New York City's transit agency to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
Report: Mother of boy killed by subway was on way to shelter
A 2-year-old boy is dead after getting trapped between platform and a train at the Fulton Street subway station.
MTA and transit union reach tentative contract deal
The subways and buses will keep running over the holidays and beyond. The MTA has reached a contract deal with the union that represents thousands of subway and bus workers.
Protesters: Make subways free and accessible
Should the New York City subway system be free to ride and free of cops? Yes, according to some activists who protested in Manhattan.
City Council scrutinizes MTA's capital spending plan
New York's subways, buses, and railroads are in dire need to an upgrade. The MTA is plannin to spend $51.5 billion over five years on its capital plan.
Subway worker slowdown possible: Report
As the holiday season fast-approaches, some Metropolitan Transportation Authority union workers may be preparing for a subway slowdown.
Audit: Engineers could have prevented subway station ceiling collapse
Engineers with New York City Transit relied on "ineffective inspection measures" and failed to realize the severity of structural defects in a subway station in Brooklyn for a few years leading up to the partial collapse of a ceiling there, according to a report by the MTA's watchdog.
MTA considers major financial restructuring strategy
The MTA board is considering a major financial restructuring strategy that would include the firing of thousands of administrative workers and the hiring of 500 new police officers.
Stores in LIRR concourse closing during Penn Station renovations
Real estate giant Vornado will shut down all of its fast-food outlets and stores in the LIRR concourse at Penn Station during renovations.
MTA outlines efforts to stop debris from falling from subway tracks
Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control.
NYC subway system celebrates 115th anniversary
Happy anniversary, New York City subway! The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is marking the 115th anniversary of the opening of the first rapid transit subway.
MTA considering subway ban for repeat offenders
A shocking video of a man randomly shoving a woman into a subway car on Wednesday led to the arrest of Isaiah Thompson, a 28-year-old who has allegedly pulled emergency brakes on trains dozens of times this year, causing hundreds of delays.
MTA cracking down on fare evasion
According to data released by the MTA, fare evasion on New York City’s buses and subways is cost the agency $225M last year, with that number expected to be even higher in 2019.
Inspector General: MTA overtime rarely confirmed, always approved
According to a report by the Office of the Inspector General, when it comes to overtime at the MTA, apparently anything goes.