Advocates call for expansion of Fair Fares discount program
The program gives a 50% discount on MTA rides for New Yorkers living below the national poverty line.
The program gives a 50% discount on MTA rides for New Yorkers living below the national poverty line.
NYC congestion pricing: MTA's environmental assessment supports plan
A milestone in the process toward bringing congestion pricing to Lower Manhattan.
A milestone in the process toward bringing congestion pricing to Lower Manhattan.
NJ lawmakers rail against NYC congestion pricing plan
Opponents of the city's congestion pricing plan say that it will increase air pollution in New Jersey and
Opponents of the city's congestion pricing plan say that it will increase air pollution in New Jersey and
MTA to boost subway service on nights, weekends this summer
The MTA has announced plans to expand subway service on 21 lines this summer, the first major increase in service since the pandemic.
The MTA has announced plans to expand subway service on 21 lines this summer, the first major increase in service since the pandemic.
NYC Subway alerts back on Twitter after week off
Service alerts for New York City’s subway, commuter trains and buses are back on Twitter. The country’s largest transportation network began providing service alerts on its Twitter accounts in time for the Thursday evening commute.
Service alerts for New York City’s subway, commuter trains and buses are back on Twitter. The country’s largest transportation network began providing service alerts on its Twitter accounts in time for the Thursday evening commute.
Twitter restores free access to verified tool, after MTA withdrawal
The MTA decided to stop using Twitter for service alerts when it announced that it would cut free access to official accounts, now Twitter is doubling back.
The MTA decided to stop using Twitter for service alerts when it announced that it would cut free access to official accounts, now Twitter is doubling back.
Here's how the $229-billion budget will change the lives of New Yorkers by 2026
The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State
The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State
MTA worker, 68, struck in head with broomstick in Bronx subway
The NYPD is searching for the group of women accused of attacking the MTA employee.
The NYPD is searching for the group of women accused of attacking the MTA employee.
MTA budget nightmare averted
Subway and bus riders were facing significant fare hikes this year, but the budget deal reached in Albany seems to have solved a major problem at the MTA.
Subway and bus riders were facing significant fare hikes this year, but the budget deal reached in Albany seems to have solved a major problem at the MTA.
MTA no longer sharing service updates on Twitter
Riders looking for real-time updates are being encouraged to use the MYmta or Traintime apps instead of looking to the social media platform.
Riders looking for real-time updates are being encouraged to use the MYmta or Traintime apps instead of looking to the social media platform.
"The timing couldn't have been more perfect": MTA workers describe saving child from train tracks
"It was a normal Thursday coming out of the yard," Kennedy said, until he saw something drop from the corner of his eye and decided to slow the train down to get a better visual.
"It was a normal Thursday coming out of the yard," Kennedy said, until he saw something drop from the corner of his eye and decided to slow the train down to get a better visual.
MTA reports 25% increase in trains hitting people in NYC
In 2022, there were 234 cases of people being struck by trains with a total of 88 fatalities.
In 2022, there were 234 cases of people being struck by trains with a total of 88 fatalities.
Mother groped, punched in front of 5-year-old son on MTA bus
The NYPD is looking for two suspects in connection with the incident.
The NYPD is looking for two suspects in connection with the incident.
Top stories: 'Ghost cars,' wildfire, 75-year-old thief, top places to live in NYC and more
The largest fire in North Jersey since 2010 is still burning, restaurants around the city are banning the use of cellphones in restaurants and more.
The largest fire in North Jersey since 2010 is still burning, restaurants around the city are banning the use of cellphones in restaurants and more.
MTA taking on 'ghost cars' as NYC toll evaders turn to new technology
Law enforcement officials say toll evaders are using everything from illegal plate frames, scratched-out plates and even James Bond-style license plate rotation technology to avoid tolls.
Law enforcement officials say toll evaders are using everything from illegal plate frames, scratched-out plates and even James Bond-style license plate rotation technology to avoid tolls.
66-year-old woman robbed, dragged across floor on Staten Island MTA bus
Do you know her? The NYPD is asking for the public's help.
Do you know her? The NYPD is asking for the public's help.
A new era: NYC subway station agents leave booths to assist customers
Station agents will help customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
Station agents will help customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
NYC subway station agents to leave booths to provide customer service
Station agents will begin assisting riders outside of booths by helping customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
Station agents will begin assisting riders outside of booths by helping customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
MTA traveler numbers struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels
According to a new report released by the Office of the State Comptroller, ridership is back over 60%, not nearly enough to help the MTA make up its budget gaps.
According to a new report released by the Office of the State Comptroller, ridership is back over 60%, not nearly enough to help the MTA make up its budget gaps.
MTA ridership still 40% below pre-pandemic levels: Report
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that MTA ridership still remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and improvements to safety, reliability, and frequency are key factors in bringing riders back.
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that MTA ridership still remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and improvements to safety, reliability, and frequency are key factors in bringing riders back.