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.

Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help

Rail lines, public transit systems and the airline industry received billions in aid as part of the federal coronavirus relief act. The private bus industry, however, has largely been left to fend for itself.

Traffic slowly returns to New York City's streets

Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.

Vehicle traffic returning to NYC streets
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Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.

NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding

New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.

Taxis, bikes & sushi robots keep New Yorkers fed, protected

Taxi drivers, motorcyclists and sushi-making robots are among the unlikely couriers distributing food and supplies to New Yorkers impacted most by the coronavirus pandemic. They're keeping families fed, doctors protected and lifting the spirits of those on the front lines.

NYC seeing uptick in speeding violations during coronavirus lockdown

With so many people staying home, traffic in New York City has never been lighter, leading to some drivers taking advantage by breaking the speed limit across the city and an increase in speeding tickets.

Coronavirus lockdown leads to spike in speeding tickets in NYC
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With so many people staying home, traffic in New York City has never been lighter, leading to an increase in speeding tickets.

Open Streets program expands in NYC

New York City will kick off it's 'open streets' program with seven miles of vehicle-free streets beginning May 4, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

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.

Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease

The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.

Coronavirus pandemic just one more hardship for NYC taxi drivers
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The coronavirus pandemic has left yellow cab drivers in New York City basically without an income, and terrified of what the future will bring.

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.

Speeding incidents rise in NYC as coronavirus leaves streets deserted
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Officials are reminding drivers in New York City to be careful on the roads, as a lack of traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to a spike in speeding incidents across the city.

Doctors, nurses are taxi driver's rare fares during pandemic

A taxi driver's job has grown tougher in recent years with the arrival of ride companies such as Uber and Lyft, and the empty streets now have made things even more difficult.

Coronavirus pandemic leaves NYC taxis struggling
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Cabbies across New York City say they are struggling to make ends meet as the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has left them without customers and barely even making any money.

CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts

As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.