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Transit advocate Danny Pearlstein says the Henry Hudson Bridge toll rebate, supported by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, might actually help the city buses move more efficiently by lessening traffic on the Broadway Bridge. As with many of the MTA’s projects, this rebate program for Bronx residents was delayed indefinitely because of the budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ready for bridge toll rebate? Not quite yet

Remember way back in 2019 when Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz made crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge free for Bronx motorists with an E-ZPass? more

By ETHAN STARK-MILLER | 3/28/21

A Metropolitan Transportation Authority vote on fare increases for subways and buses last week was postponed until summer. But the agency still needs significant assistance to overcome billions of dollars of debt in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fare hikes delayed, yet help coming for the MTA

A quarter can make all the difference for those who rely on public transportation to get around. And that was the price looming over the heads of many of those commuters only this past week. more

By ROSE BRENNAN | 1/31/21

Plan for more cops squeezes subways for cash

More police are coming to New York City’s subway system as early as this month, designed to help crack down on fare beaters and other issues the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says is costing it money (and reputation). more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 1/12/20

Bus fare evasion typically takes the shape of people entering through the back door. For the first three months of 2019, the MTA estimates that nearly a quarter of all riders evaded paying the bus fare, resulting in a loss of approximately $36 million.

Bus abuse: fare beating has become an epidemic

It’s a familiar sight to regulars. It’s rush hour, and a long line of riders are waiting to board the stopping bus. Once the back door opens, a number of people slip on without paying, taking the few open places to sit. more

By HEATHER J. SMITH, GABRIELLA DePINHO & IGNACIO DOWLING | 7/7/19

MTA adds detail to service notices

Delays and service interruptions have become all-too-common with all of the construction and upgrade work taking place on tracks and stations. Now the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is trying to make it easier for commuters to figure out exactly what they can expect when they arrive for the train. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/9/19

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