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Queens bus routes see huge upheaval as MTA sends ‘ambassadors,’ CEO to warn riders of changes
To implement the changes, the MTA has sent out “hundreds of ambassadors” to inform the roughly 800,000 commuters impacted of ...
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New York's Congestion Pricing Scheme Slashes Manhattan Traffic and Boosts Transit Use, Hochul Reports Success
NYC's congestion pricing significantly reduces traffic and boosts public transit use, meeting its goals and benefiting the ...
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MTA plans fare hike as MetroCard era comes to an end
but MTA Chair Janno Lieber last week said it would not go into effect that month. An MTA board vote on a fare hike triggers a mandatory public comment period before the increase is implemented. The ...
Alstom wins 2 billion euro railcar deal in New York
France's Alstom has received a 2 billion euro ($2.4 billion) order from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority ...
Congestion pricing reducing traffic in NYC, increasing revenue after first 6 months, officials say
"Six months in, it's clear: congestion pricing has been a huge success, making life in New York better," Hochul said. "In New ...
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Alstom Secures €2 Billion MTA Railcar Deal for New York Commuter Lines
French train manufacturer Alstom (EPA:ALSO) has confirmed a 2 billion ($2.4 billion) contract with the New York Metropolitan ...
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NYC subway fare hike delayed, but will likely increase to $3 by year’s end
The MTA is planning a four percent fare hike for public transit, raising the base fare to at least $3 by year's end, ...
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MTA union quietly turned to Albany in push for 2 staffers on every train
The state legislature in June quietly passed a bill that would require the MTA to staff all subway trains with two people — a ...
First weekday for Queens bus network redesign. Here's how riders are reacting.
Monday is the first weekday for Phase 1 of the MTA's new Queens bus network redesign. The changes come after more than five ...