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MTA announces fare-free bus pilot on five routes to enhance transit equity
MTA's programme aims to improve transit equity, expand access to public transportation and serve as a vital step towards returning ridership to pre-pandemic levels.
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MTA improves access for passengers through expansion of open stroller programme
By expanding the open stroller programme, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has taken a meaningful step toward creating a universally accessible transit system.
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MTA announces NYC subway’s single day ridership record in December 2022
Well on track with its post-pandemic recovery, the New York City subway has reached over three million riders on a single day for first time since 12 March 2020.
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MTA announces upgraded role of station agents to enhance the customer experience
With the new station agent role to be phased out across the subway system in early 2023, agents will no longer be limited to assisting customers from booths and will instead meet and support riders throughout the stations.
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MTA awarded $2 million to install security cameras across subway system
In line with its commitment to enhance the safety of the public transit network, the new funding will enable MTA to purchase and install over 5,000 new cameras, as well as expand security coverage in 130 subway stations.
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MTA reports steady growth with new post-pandemic subway ridership record
In line with New York City’s post-pandemic recovery efforts, MTA has announced that subway ridership continues to grow, with over 3.14 million riders carried on the first day of March 2022.
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MTA reveals next phase and launch date of Bronx local bus network re-design
Once the re-designed network is in operation, residents of the Bronx will have better access to faster buses and more efficient routes, subsequently improving accessibility to jobs, education and economic opportunity.
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MTA welcomes new bus drivers to tackle crew shortages
In response to recent crew shortage challenges and a hiring freeze as a result of the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has welcomed 45 new New York City Transit bus drivers.
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New York City sets multiple pandemic-era transit ridership records in October 2021
In October 2021, ridership across New York City's subway, bus and railroad services has reached its highest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NYC Transit appoints Siu Ling Ko as Head of Subway Car Maintenance
Siu Ling Ko becomes the first woman to hold the role, having started her career at NYC Transit several decades ago as an Associate Engineering Technician.
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MTA opens 42 St Shuttle after renovation
The 42 Street Shuttle connects Times Square with Grand Central Terminal – two of New York’s busiest subway stations, after it was renovated to meet ADA standards.
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MTA appoints Frank Annicaro to lead Department Of Buses
Annicaro has worked within the bus sector for nearly two decades and will now oversee the U.S’ biggest fleet of municipal buses in its biggest city.
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All change at MTA and NYCT
Newly installed MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber has rung the changes, with Craig Cipriano and Demetrius Crichlow given new roles within New York’s transit leadership.
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New York City Transit and MTA Bus issue update on efforts to protect workforce
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has implemented a number of measures to protect its workforce, such as protective screens, employee testing and adapted working rotas.
