174 Million Stolen Rides: The Cost of Fare Evasion

The M.T.A. is deploying a variety of tools to combat fare beating, and the authority says that they are working.

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The M.T.A. Is Counting on a Casino Windfall

A state board has recommended licensing three casinos. If they go ahead, they will provide revenues for mass transit starting next year.

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How NYC Is Trying to Stop Subway Fare Evasion: Spikes, Fins, Guards

Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn the tide?

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Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.

Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.

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Why a Bill on the Governor’s Desk Is a Tough Call

The measure would require the M.T.A. to keep using two-person subway crews as other systems around the world are cutting back on train staffing.

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PATH Train Fare to Rise to $4 by 2029

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday announced the increase and a timetable for restoring daily service on all its lines for the first time in 25 years.

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Why the Grand Central Subway Passageway Smells Woodsy

A holiday-themed promotion in “Grand Scentral” is perfuming the passage that connects the shuttle train and the 4, 5 and 6 trains. Revenue goes to the M.T.A.

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Does the Subway Still Need Train Conductors?

Gov. Kathy Hochul must decide by year’s end whether to sign a law that would mandate two-person crews on all trains, a practice critics say is costly and outdated.

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Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Improve New York City

Mamdani, who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments.

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How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens

Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey, taking a family photo at the start of each day, and labeling bags and clothes.

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