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The fleet consists of over 5,800 buses of various types and models for fixed-route service, making MTA RBO's fleet the largest public bus fleet in the United States. [1] The MTA also has over 2,000 vans and cabs for ADA paratransit service, providing service in New York City, southwestern Nassau County, and the city of Yonkers.
When the New York City Transit Authority was created in July 1953, the fare was raised to 15 cents (equivalent to $1.71 in 2023) and a token was issued. [ 101 ] In 1970 the fare was raised to 30 cents. [ 102 ]
Conversely, a poll of New York City residents found that close to two-thirds of respondents were against the congestion toll. [217] The MTA board gave its final approval to the plan on March 27, 2024, [218] making New York City the first locality in the United States to approve the creation of a congestion-pricing zone. [219]
The New York City Transit Authority, in March 1971, sought permission from the New York City Board of Estimate to operate express buses during rush hours along the FDR Drive. It was hoped that the route would attract Upper East Side residents that used their cars to get to the Financial District. [264] Began service on April 12, 1971 as the M23X.
A 6G banner is displayed during the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in March. (Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto via Getty Images)
In addition to a 100% accessible bus fleet, New York City Transit also provides paratransit services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 under the Access-A-Ride brand, for customers who cannot use regular bus or subway service. It services all five boroughs of New York City at all times. [82]
[41] [90] It is currently owned by New York City and leased to MTA Bus Company, [3] [27] [90] sold by Liberty Lines on January 3, 2005, for $10.5 million. [4] [43] [89] [94] The depot consists of an administration building, a shop for bus maintenance and repairs, and an outdoor parking lot used for storing 80 express buses.
As labor activists and NYC delivery workers debate the new $17.96 per hour minimum wage, New York residents wonder how much more their delivery meals will cost under the new pay structure. See: 7...