The MTA isn’t a fan of “advertising that lends itself to vandalize the system,” but they also don’t seem to be in a position to turn down ad dollars, which might explain how Mad Men (well the agency that booked the media space) pulled off running its current minimalist campaign. Read more »
Transportation Alternatives conducted a survey and discovered the obvious: The majority of New Yorkers are not happy with their daily commutes. At least 61 percent of respondents answered via text that their train or bus ride since 2009 has gotten worse, while 26 percent said it was the same and 13 percent of people who must be sadists claimed their commute has gotten better, despite more rats and lots of service cuts. (Photo: Nick Neyland/flickr)
There’s no denying that rats are a huge problem in the NYC transit system, but a lawmaker’s plan to fine straphangers for eating on the subway and platforms reeks worse of nanny-state politics than the food being consumed out of styrofoam containers. State Senator Bill Perkins is proposing an all out ban and a $250 fine for anyone caught consuming, which is plain stupid, since the problem isn’t food, it’s littering. (Photo: digital_trash/flickr)
An epic battle between two rats fighting over a bagel was caught on video at the 14 Street A-train station, but as you’ll see, a super heavyweight contender spoiled the final round. (Video: dannyrockett/YouTube)
Now that rodents are no longer confined to subway tracks and increasingly can be found scampering across platforms and on several occasions, riding the trains, the Transit Workers Union launched an online rat contest to bring awareness to the burgeoning infestation and they’re now extending the deadline. Read more »
A recently uploaded YouTube video shows a subway car brawl on a 4 Train as it makes its way towards Grand Central. Multiples fights break out as one guy clashes with two others as two women go at it. Read more »
Here’s a little clip from the New York City subway to warm your heart on an icy day. Although we can’t verify it, according to the person who uploaded this footage to YouTube and the emcee featured in the clip, the two musicians performing never met each other. The full account below: Read more »
I’m not really sure what exactly set this woman off while riding the subway in a recently uploaded YouTube video, but clearly she’s mad and perhaps a bit bigoted as well. At least the lady is an equal opportunity racist. Shots fired … at everyone. Even Occupy Wall Street gets thrown into her xenophobic mix. Talk about uncomfortable commutes.
Watch as this energetic man performs Jay-Z and Kanye West’s hit track, “Niggas in Paris” aboard a NYC subway train. Compare it to the original here. It’s hard to tell the difference, right?
Don’t expect this anti-terror PSA from New Jersey Transit to catch on as easily as the MTA’s highly successful one. This probably has more to do with the tagline than it does the visual.
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