NYC Transit Union Chief Richard Davis Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Richard Davis, the president of New York City’s Transport Workers union (TWU) Local 100, has abruptly resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the union announced on Saturday. Davis, who had served as the head of one of America’s largest public transit worker unions for … Read more
New York City’s subway system is no stranger to innovation, but the latest addition to its turnstiles has sparked both curiosity and controversy. The MTA has installed sharp metal spikes at key stations,including the 59th Street-Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street-Times Square stops,in an effort to deter fare evasion. these aggressive-looking barriers are part of a … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Ambitious Plan to Enhance Subway Safety NEW YORK CITY — In a bold move to address growing safety concerns, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a sweeping plan to bolster security across the city’s subway system. The initiative, revealed during her State of the State address, includes deploying police … Read more
NYC’s $9 Congestion Toll: A Celebration Amidst Controversy Table of Contents NYC’s $9 Congestion Toll: A Celebration Amidst Controversy NYC’s Congestion Pricing: A Controversial Launch with Projected Funding Benefits Q&A: Unpacking NYC’s New Congestion pricing Plan Hours before the controversial $9 congestion toll went into effect in Manhattan, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) held a … Read more
NYC Subway’s Blast from the Past: Vintage Trains Return to the Tracks Table of Contents NYC Subway’s Blast from the Past: Vintage Trains Return to the Tracks A Blast from the Past: New York City embraces Vintage Style The Allure of Vintage Style NYC’s Subway Takes a Trip Back in Time: Vintage Trains Return A … Read more
New york City’s congestion pricing plan, set to impact the wallets of manny commuters, will offer a lifeline to low-income drivers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Thursday that eligible drivers could receive a 50% discount on tolls when entering Manhattan below 60th Street. During a congestion pricing webinar, MTA officials detailed the Low-Income Discount … Read more
NEW YORK – Drivers who block New York City bus lanes with their vehicles will be automatically fined starting Monday, August 19, as part of a new ticketing campaign to keep bus lanes clear. The MTA is cracking down on a new automated camera enforcement system, or ACE, that uses cameras mounted on buses to … Read more
A 60-year-old MTA driver was stabbed within the neck this morning by a passenger aboard a bus in Brooklyn (NYC). In accordance with NYPD and MTA sources, the worker was behind the wheel of a bus on the B99 inbound lane East New York when the nice concern occurred round him 11:45 a.m. Saturday. The … Read more
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday ordered the state’s transit agency to drop its efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The Democratic governor also encouraged the New York Road Runners, organizers of the venerable race held on the first Sunday … Read more
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday ordered the state’s transit agency to drop its efforts to impose a $750,000 fee on the New York City Marathon for using the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The Democratic governor also encouraged the New York Road Runners, organizers of the venerable race held on the first Sunday … Read more