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Complaints include drivers who are poorly trained and service that is slow and inefficient, regularly making users late for work and other engagements.

ByGreis Torres

ByNuha Dolby

ByDarius Jankauskas

ByJeanmarie Evelly 22Comments

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Aug 2018

Student MetroCards put City Teens in a Summer Squeeze

Most teenagers cannot attend summer classes, jobs or internships unless they’re supplied with a MetroCard or are able to pay for one themselves.

BySokhna Fall

ByFariha Fawziah 3Comments

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Aug 2018

Uncategorized

Transit Advocates Push Mayor on Bus Reforms

The subways are the MTA’s concern. But MTA buses roll on city streets, and transit groups say Mayor de Blasio could be doing more to clear the way.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jul 2018

Government In Depth

28 Years After ADA’s Passage, Subway Accessibility Still ‘Disgraceful,’ Experts Say

It’s uncertain how many stations the MTA considers ‘possible’ for accessibility. Some, maybe several, may never be able to accommodate wheelchairs.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Jul 2018

In Depth

City Buses Are Wheelchair-Accessible, But Disabled Riders Still Face Obstacles

These include operators untrained in using their wheelchair equipment, or a lack of enforcement against cars blocking bus stops, which prevent drivers from being able pull up to the curb…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 8Comments

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Jun 2018

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: MTA Rescue Plan Seems Stuck Between Stations

‘The MTA doesn’t have a funding crisis now,’ says infrastructure expert Nicole Gelinas.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Economy

MTA Board Approves New SI Bus Routes, Talks Construction Contracts and Worker Assaults

The MTA board voted Wednesday to approve a redesign of Staten Island’s express bus network, discussed how to better manage its large construction projects and ways to prevent assaults on…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Jun 2018

Opinion

CityViews: As Mayor & Council Clash Over Fares, CUNY MetroCards Offer a Compromise

The Council backs a $212 million proposal for half-price MetroCards for poor families. Mayor de Blasio balks at the price-tag. Why not compromise on free transit for low-income community college…

ByTom Hilliard 3Comments

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Jun 2018

Economy Government In Depth Investigations