MTA ends free bus ride program in NYC amid fare evasion concerns
Commuters are going to have to start paying up again after an MTA pilot program ended over the weekend offering New Yorkers free bus rides.
Commuters are going to have to start paying up again after an MTA pilot program ended over the weekend offering New Yorkers free bus rides.
Nearly half of NYC bus riders skip fare, MTA plans crackdown
According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020.
According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020.
NYC drivers face fines for double parking and bus lane blocking
As of today, drivers who double park or block bus lanes will be fined by the MTA.
As of today, drivers who double park or block bus lanes will be fined by the MTA.
NYC bus fare evasion spikes: Will the MTA consider hikes, service cuts?
Fare hikes? Service cuts? The MTA says the number of riders getting away with a free ride on the buses in NYC is spiking, costing the cash-strapped agency hundreds of millions of dollars.
Fare hikes? Service cuts? The MTA says the number of riders getting away with a free ride on the buses in NYC is spiking, costing the cash-strapped agency hundreds of millions of dollars.
LIRR Ronkonkoma Branch service resumes after train-car collision, MTA says
LIRR train service was suspended east of Ronkonkoma after a vehicle was struck in Manorville.
LIRR train service was suspended east of Ronkonkoma after a vehicle was struck in Manorville.
MTA reports drop in NYC subway crime, but rider safety concerns persist
Statistics from the NYPD showed a 15 percent drop in major crime this June, compared to the same period in 2023, along with an 8 percent drop in major crimes so far this year compared to last year.
Statistics from the NYPD showed a 15 percent drop in major crime this June, compared to the same period in 2023, along with an 8 percent drop in major crimes so far this year compared to last year.
Pro-Palestinian protests at Grand Central Terminal cause limited access
Eyewitnesses said only a few entrances were open, and people were filing through security check points to get in at Grand Central Terminal.
Eyewitnesses said only a few entrances were open, and people were filing through security check points to get in at Grand Central Terminal.
MTA pushes for new NYC subway infrastructure: 'We have to replace this stuff'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as well as CEO of the MTA, Janno Lieber, addressed the city's aging NYC subway infrastructure during a press conference on Wednesday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as well as CEO of the MTA, Janno Lieber, addressed the city's aging NYC subway infrastructure during a press conference on Wednesday.
MTA arrests 339 people, impounds over 1,500 vehicles in crackdown on toll evaders
The MTA says it has arrested over 300 people and impounded more than 1,500 vehicles as part of a inter-agency crackdown on toll evaders.
The MTA says it has arrested over 300 people and impounded more than 1,500 vehicles as part of a inter-agency crackdown on toll evaders.
G train shutdown starts Friday: Schedule, alternate routes
The shutdown begins at 9:45 p.m. Friday, stopping between Court Square in Long Island City and Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, until July 5. Here's a list of alternate routes for the summer.
The shutdown begins at 9:45 p.m. Friday, stopping between Court Square in Long Island City and Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, until July 5. Here's a list of alternate routes for the summer.
Harlem shooting: MTA bus struck by bullets, 2 men injured
Two people were injured after an MTA bus was struck by a bullet in Harlem Wednesday night, police said.
Two people were injured after an MTA bus was struck by a bullet in Harlem Wednesday night, police said.
MTA cuts $16.5B from budget as congestion pricing halt stalls key projects
The full MTA board met for the first time Wednesday since Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing, and things are not looking good in terms of seeing any kind of improvements to the system.
The full MTA board met for the first time Wednesday since Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing, and things are not looking good in terms of seeing any kind of improvements to the system.
MTA holds first committee meeting after congestion pricing paused
The MTA held its first committee meeting today after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.
The MTA held its first committee meeting today after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.
Gov. Hochul pauses congestion pricing, leaving MTA with $15B shortfall
It’s been two weeks since Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite "pause" on congestion pricing in New York and is no closer to finding an alternative revenue source for the MTA now that it is $15 billion short.
It’s been two weeks since Governor Kathy Hochul put an indefinite "pause" on congestion pricing in New York and is no closer to finding an alternative revenue source for the MTA now that it is $15 billion short.
Long Beach police intervene on party organizer's attempt of 'taking over' sleepy town
Long Beach officials thwarted promoters' attempt to draw hundreds to the residential beachfront city for a “Sandy Cheeks Beach Party" on Wednesday.
Long Beach officials thwarted promoters' attempt to draw hundreds to the residential beachfront city for a “Sandy Cheeks Beach Party" on Wednesday.
MTA installs bus lane cameras: Here's how the ACE program works
The MTA is cracking down on NYC drivers occupying the bus lanes by installing cameras that will automatically give drivers tickets.
The MTA is cracking down on NYC drivers occupying the bus lanes by installing cameras that will automatically give drivers tickets.
NYC transit workers rally for safety after series of violent attacks on employees
Members of New York City's Transit Workers Union came out Tuesday in a show of support for workers who have been violently attacked on the job.
Members of New York City's Transit Workers Union came out Tuesday in a show of support for workers who have been violently attacked on the job.
Janno Lieber says MTA must shrink subway improvements following congestion pricing pause
MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the agency will have to cut back its plans for maintaining and improving its subways, buses and commuter rail in the wake of congestion pricing being put on hold.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the agency will have to cut back its plans for maintaining and improving its subways, buses and commuter rail in the wake of congestion pricing being put on hold.
Hochul justifies NYC congestion pricing delay: 'Collective sigh of relief'
In her first public appearance since she slammed the brakes on congestion pricing, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul doubled down on her decision and said it was made to address the needs of everyday New Yorkers.
In her first public appearance since she slammed the brakes on congestion pricing, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul doubled down on her decision and said it was made to address the needs of everyday New Yorkers.
NY lawmakers head home without congestion pricing deal
New York lawmakers are ending the legislative session without an agreement to bail out the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.
New York lawmakers are ending the legislative session without an agreement to bail out the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing.