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New York City's MetroCard sales will end January 1, marking a full transition to the OMNY contactless payment system. The iconic card, which revolutionized transit for three decades, will still be acc
A federal judge has delayed a decision on New York City's congestion pricing initiative, scheduling oral arguments for January 28 in the legal battle over new tolls intended to fund transit improvemen
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill mandating two-person subway crews in NYC, citing safety and $10 million annual cost. The Transit Workers Union championed the bill for safety, while budget watc
The MTA has launched new plexiglass fare gates at Broadway-Lafayette and Third Ave.-138th St. subway stations, aiming to reduce fare evasion and boost accessibility.
New York City subway operators face significant mental health challenges due to the high number of train strikes. The MTA's support systems may not be fully utilized, lagging behind other U.S. transit
A federal jury has ordered the MTA to pay $81.7 million to Luisa Janssen Harger Da Silva, who lost an arm and a leg after being struck by a subway train in 2016. The lawsuit cited MTA negligence for n
New York City's Grand Central Station now features a unique aroma ad campaign by Bath & Body Works, filling the air with vanilla and pine scents.
Multiple NYC subway lines faced significant delays during Thursday morning rush hour after an unauthorized person was struck by a train at the 103rd Street station. The incident affected 4, 5, and 6 t
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's plan for free NYC buses faces scrutiny over funding, with concerns about replacing nearly $1 billion in MTA bus revenue used to repay $17 billion in farebox bonds. State a
New York City's C subway line will transition to shorter, eight-car trains with the introduction of new R268 models. The MTA states these trains are sufficient for current ridership, citing changing p
New York's MTA is installing anti-surfing barriers on all No. 7 trains to combat the deadly practice, with the $10 million project set for completion in 2026.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber has strongly criticized mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani’s free bus plan for NYC, calling it 'half-baked' and significantly underestimating the true annual cost, which Lieber projec
