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New York City’s subway and bus service is already in crisis. It could be getting worse. And more expensive.
Officials at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) warned last week that without a major infusion of cash, they will have to drastically cut service or increase fares on the system that carries millions of New Yorkers around the city.
[...] The system’s financial straits have gotten worse in part because it has fewer riders, and is collecting less money in fares. Expected passenger revenue over a five-year period has dropped by $485m since July.
“They’ve entered this death spiral,” said Benjamin Kabak, who runs the transit website Second Avenue Sagas. “The subway service and the bus service has become unreliable enough for people to stop using it. If people aren’t using it, there’s less money, and they have to keep raising fares without delivering better service.”
Bike-sharing and ride-hailing apps have emerged as alternatives for commuters. Is mass transit finding itself in a valley of death between those who are price-conscious and those who want maximum convenience?
(Score: 1, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday November 22 2018, @09:36AM
I would be hiding the computer in my clothing while standing like a secret service agent, glancing around ready to fight at any moment. This is really stressful. I can't relax in public because crime exists. Actually, if I really had to ride a bus, I would probably carry a pistol.
Using the bus adds hours to every trip. Buses sometimes don't even show up. I don't want to spend much of my day waiting for buses and riding buses, even if it weren't terrifying.
Oh and... I might end up sitting in some crazy lady's pee. That happens.