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Queens Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advocating for expanding free bus service, inspired by the current free Q70 bus to LaGuardia Airport, and is actively engaging with riders to support his plans, while also addressing housing issues through new initiatives.
The subway fare in New York City increased to $3, sparking frustration among riders who feel the service quality does not justify the higher cost, amid ongoing transit improvements and fare hikes across regional transit systems.
The MTA in New York City has increased fares to $3 for buses and subways, with additional fare hikes for express buses and commuter rails, coinciding with the transition from MetroCard to OMNY payment system and the removal of unlimited MetroCard passes.
A major power outage in San Francisco affected 130,000 PG&E customers, caused by a fire at a substation, disrupting transportation and leaving streets dark during the holiday season. Power was mostly restored by evening, but the outage led to suspended services and stalled autonomous vehicles, prompting safety advisories from city officials. Weather forecasts predict more rain and potential outages as the holiday approaches.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority introduced new high-tech fare gates at the Broadway-Lafayette Street subway station to combat fare evasion, but the rollout has faced challenges including accidents and fare skippers.
Illinois state lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion funding bill to prevent service cuts and layoffs at CTA, Metra, and Pace, replacing the RTA with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, and making governance reforms to improve transit services across the region.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding package without broad statewide tax hikes, relying instead on reallocating existing revenue sources and targeted sales tax increases in the Chicago area, aiming to address a significant funding shortfall for transit agencies.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding package to prevent major service cuts in Chicago, including new revenue sources like sales tax redirects, toll increases, and no fare hikes for a year, while removing proposed taxes on streaming and luxury goods. The bill aims to address the transit agencies' financial struggles caused by pandemic-related ridership drops and federal grant reductions.
The article humorously suggests that Pete Davidson and Colin Jost might regret their purchase related to the Staten Island Ferry, amidst various NYC news updates including a crash on Eighth Avenue and sanitation efforts in Brooklyn.
The Trump administration has halted over $2 billion in Chicago transit projects, including the Red Line Extension, as part of a broader effort to leverage the government shutdown to target Democratic-leaning areas, amid ongoing federal funding disputes and political tensions.
The MTA board approved a fare increase in NYC, raising the subway and bus fare to $3, along with a 4.5% increase in monthly tickets and a 7% toll hike, starting in January. The transition to the OMNY tap-to-pay system will eliminate coin payments and the 30-day unlimited ride option, but fare capping will continue to limit weekly spending to $35. The fare hike is part of a broader effort to balance the MTA's budget amid rising costs.
The Long Island Rail Road's largest union has authorized a potential strike, but a delay is now expected as unions request federal mediation, postponing job action by several months amid ongoing contract disputes over wages and negotiations. The situation has attracted political attention and prompted contingency plans from the MTA to mitigate service disruptions.
Via's IPO opened slightly below its $46 share price but recovered to close just above it, valuing the company at around $3.9 billion. The company raised nearly $493 million, with proceeds aimed at growth and potential acquisitions. Despite still being in the red, Via is close to profitability and emphasizes its focus on supporting local government transit, especially benefiting low-income and disabled riders.
Long Island Rail Road workers threaten to strike, risking major disruption for 300,000 daily riders, with potential impacts including stranded commuters and business losses, amid unresolved contract disputes and political tensions.
A man suspected of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte train has been charged with federal crimes, with authorities seeking the death penalty. The case has sparked debates over crime, mental health, and law enforcement funding in the US, amid political and racial tensions. The suspect, with a criminal history and mental health issues, was reportedly homeless and previously hospitalized, raising concerns about systemic failures and public safety.