Cutting Student MetroCards: Vote Delayed
Ugh. Just get it over with already so we can go on with our lives realizing that this is not the end of the world. This is a followup to SUBWAYblogger’s recent post on this subject that became quite the source of debate. The vote to cut the program has been delayed. However, there are [...]
Read MoreDemand Action on MTA Budget Failures
Please excuse this brief public service announcement. It’s time the MTA officials get off their asses and solve the MTA budget crisis. It has been sitting around not getting fixed for way too long. Your readers have already read all about MTA’s budget meltdown and the possibility of drastic fare hikes accompanied by severe cuts [...]
Train running late? Take this Maserati instead.
With all the talk recently about corporate sponsorship of subway stations and other mass transit fixtures, it is no wonder that we saw a pair of Maserati on the Grand Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. (Side note, is the plural of Maserati “maseratis,” “maseraties,” or just plain “maserati” ? I could look it up, but [...]
Beijing Starts Security Checks at All Subway Stations
In preparation for the summer Olympic games, Beijing has started security checks at all of their subway stations. No, they aren’t a joke like they are in the NYC subway system. “It’s just as strict as the airport security checks.” [Source] They have wands to scan passengers for weapons, and all large bags go through [...]
