In a wide-ranging speech on the state of the MTA on Tuesday, Chairman Janno Lieber revealed his wish list for 2026.

Transit officials are rolling out new tactics to stop fare evasion across New York City—shifting their focus to buses, where ...

The MTA’s total shift to tap-to-pay will make fare enforcement easier, MTA brass says — especially on buses where the bulk of fare evasion occurs.

Subway and bus fare evasion cost New York’s transit system nearly $1 billion last year. Will an arsenal of new tricks turn ...

New York City has had nine mayors in my lifetime (since I was born in 1960), soon to be 10; none, until now, has suggested making bus rides free citywide. It’s a big idea that would be transform ...

Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses is not a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, made its buses free this year.

Faced with the eye-popping loss of hundreds of millions of dollars from fare evasion, the MTA is set to unveil a new ...

Tap-and-ride at the turnstile is super popular with riders. In fact, over 93% of commuters already use either an OMNY card or ...

As the clock ticks on the end of an era for the MetroCard, the MTA is continuing to expand offerings for OMNY users. Starting in January 2026, Express Buses will ...

A state board has recommended licensing three casinos. If they go ahead, they will provide revenues for mass transit starting ...

The MetroCard will soon be put to rest forever after 32 years of service in New York City. After December 31, MTA riders will ...

The Upper East Side City Council member and apparent victor in the speaker’s race is meeting with the members who were ...