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A marijuana tax could help fix New York's crumbling subway system

New York City's subway system has been in a "state of emergency" for more than a year now, as Gov. Cuomo once described. The state estimates it needs $4 billion to fully modernize the system and...

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The head of LA public transit just outlined a plan to make buses and trains...

The CEO of Los Angeles' Metro has proposed congestion pricing to pay for free transit in the city.  It's part of the city's plan to expand public transportation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.  Taxing...

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New York City's secret subway line with antique cars is back in service —...

The New York City subway system is one of the most fascinating curiosities in a city full of mysteries. Miles of underground track shrouded in darkness, littered with abandoned stations and secret...

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Someone took a NYC bus for an 8-hour joyride then returned it

Someone took a New York City bus for a joyride for eight-hours. Someone found an unattended bus parked in the Bronx and drove it to Queens. The joyrider reportedly drove the bus back up to the Bronx...

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See inside the brand new train hub slowly taking shape 15 stories under New...

NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in the bedrock 15 stories below the famous Grand Central Terminal, a cavernous construction site is slowly, and expensively, taking shape as a commuter rail hub that will...

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People are slamming New York's governor for taking over 2 years to come up...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that New York City will not shut down the L train subway tunnel for 15 months. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the city's transit...

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New York City is using technology that's never been used in the United States...

A New York City subway line that was scheduled to close completely for 15 months won't be shutting down after all, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. Teams of engineers from Columbia and...

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'Inside Edition' confronted suspected subway fare evaders in New York and now...

"Inside Edition" released an investigation into New York subway fare jumpers in which they confronted commuters who appeared to be doing so. The reporter questioned commuters on why they were skipping...

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New York’s MTA is launching a first-of-its-kind tech accelerator to help fix...

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the subway and buses, is launching a "transit tech lab." Six inaugural companies have been tasked with easing platform congestion and...

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New York wants drivers to pay for its crumbling subway

New York City could be the first US city to charge drivers to enter its most crowded areas.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a 10-point plan to fix NYC's crumbling subway on Tuesday that includes a toll...

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Grand Central Terminal is making a digital upgrade to one of its iconic...

Grand Central Terminal is an iconic, gorgeous, massive train station in the middle of Manhattan. Within Grand Central is a classic departures and arrivals board that hearkens back to a time before...

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There's an old, unused subway station underneath New York's City Hall. Here's...

New York has the oldest and most expansive subway system in North America. But the first ever underground station to open has long been shuttered since World War II.  Today, the only way to get to the...

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You'll soon be able to use your iPhone to get on the New York City subway —...

New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority is launching a new pilot program that will make it possible to use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for subway fare. As part of the program, new contactless...

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New York is installing netting under elevated subway tracks where debris...

At least five pieces of debris have fallen from elevated New York City subway tracks in recent months. In one case, a large metal beam pierced a car's windshield. The driver escaped uninjured. The...

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A sex-toy company is accusing New York's MTA of sexism and censorship after...

Dame, a sex-toy company founded by women, has filed a lawsuit against New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The company says the agency is using a double standard in rejecting its ads...

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77,000 people lost power in New York City power outage that knocked out train...

A massive power outage struck uptown Manhattan Saturday evening, leaving people stranded in elevators, without traffic lights, and facing massive train delays. Power was restored late Saturday night...

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Terrifying video shows a man nearly swept off a New York City subway platform...

It rained in New York City on Thursday, which meant the subway system flooded, as it usually does. A video posted online showed a deluge knocking a man off his feet at a station in Queens. The...

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Facebook and the MTA don't allow ads featuring sex toys. These two sex-tech...

Sex-tech startups Dame Products and Unbound recently launched a website to illuminate what they say is a gendered double standard in advertising after the MTA and Facebook rejected their ads featuring...

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New York subway vigilantes have begun posting official-looking signs that...

Subway protesters in New York City replaced fare evasion signage in dozens of subway stations with their own versions calling for displays of compassion towards those who can't afford a ride.  A group...

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New York City's subway union is offering $500 to whoever can take the most...

The New York City Transport Workers Union launched a competition this week to find the most disgusting subway photo. The union said it started the competition to raise awareness about subways budget...

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