MTA sees a slight decrease in fare evasion, yet a significant number of passengers continue to ride for free.
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) announced on Monday that it has experienced a slight decline in fare revenues. However, it is projected to lose approximately $700 million due to fare evasion, despite implementing various measures intended to curb this issue. For instance, the MTA has installed new spikes and flaps at subway turns in an […]
MTA criticizes Metro-North’s alarming proposal for a significant rate increase in Connecticut.
Connecticut Plans Significant Fare Hike for Metro North Railroad Connecticut is looking to impose a substantial 10% fare increase for Metro North Railroad riders. This coming Monday, the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) is expected to move forward with the proposal, despite labeling it as “scary” and “exorbitant.” The Connecticut Department of Transportation is suggesting a […]
Driver for MTA accused of sexually assaulting disabled woman: lawsuit
MTA Driver Allegedly Assaults Disabled Passenger A new lawsuit claims that a driver contracted by the MTA sexually assaulted a disabled passenger, even using a translation app to make his crude comments in Russian more understandable. This troubling situation was brought to light by Deshawn Curley, 54, who described her attacker in vivid detail. Curley, […]
18-year-old joyrider with dreadlocks takes MTA train for a one-stop ride and has a history of transit offenses, according to police.
Joyrider Justine Randall-Pizarro, an 18-year-old who has made quite a name for herself in the Queens transit criminal scene, was arrested for allegedly commandeering the MTA train last week. This marks her 12th arrest this year. It happened around 4 a.m. on June 17 when Pizarro entered a locked N train at Astoria’s Broadway station […]
MTA employee recovering from brain surgery attacked by fare evaders at Brooklyn subway station, according to police.
MTA Worker Assaulted in Brooklyn Subway Incident An MTA employee is recovering after being “viciously” attacked on Saturday by two women who attempted to evade subway fares in Brooklyn, according to police reports. The NYPD is currently searching for the individuals involved in this incident. Around 1:15 PM, 51-year-old Marshallie Reid was stationed at the […]
MTA instructed to compensate $22.75M to delivery worker who lost toes in subway incident
Settlement for Injured Delivery Person The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) has been ordered to pay $22.75 million to a bike delivery worker who lost a toe after an accident involving a missing metro platform in New York City. A judge reached this decision in favor of Maruf Hossain on Monday, awarding him $2.75 million more […]
Queens bus routes experience disruption as MTA brings in ‘ambassadors’ and CEO to inform riders about changes
MTA Revamps Queens Bus System The MTA has kicked off a significant transformation of the bus system in Queens, which has prompted the deployment of trained “ambassadors” into the community to notify riders of the upcoming changes. On Monday, MTA CEO Janno Lieber, along with these ambassadors, took the time to engage with local residents, […]
MTA workers assaulted during unrelated outbursts at work, say officials
Violent Incidents in NYC Involving MTA Workers Over the weekend, two MTA employees were attacked in separate incidents in Queens and Brooklyn, just hours apart, officials have reported. Just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, an individual, identified as Lewis Mizukiri, 38, allegedly assaulted a train worker at the Jamaica-179th Avenue subway station. The man reportedly […]
Amtrak set to shut down NYC tunnel amid concerns about potential delays and disorder from Hochul and the MTA.
Amtrak is set to proceed with the city’s tunnel closure this Friday, despite Governor Eric Adams’ concerns that this three-year project could lead to significant transit disruptions. Amtrak officials had a “productive” discussion with Governor Hochul and the Metropolitan Transit Agency on Thursday. However, they confirmed that one of the two westbound train tracks in […]
MTA ignores federal fourth deadline to abandon congestion pricing, dismisses Duffy’s threats as empty.
MTA and Federal Transport Secretary Clash Over Tolls The ongoing dispute over congestion pricing has intensified, particularly involving the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy. Recently, Duffy issued a fourth deadline regarding the halt of the $9 tolls for drivers entering Manhattan. In two letters sent to Duffy, the MTA, along with […]