The New York Post reports that the pilot program is currently “pumping 75-decibel audio commercials” onto platforms across the Big Apple, with the intention of reviewing feedback from riders in June in order to decide whether or not to move forward with it.
A pair of New York City-focused update accounts shared information about the marketing scheme on Instagram, sparking harsh responses from those facing the challenge of traversing the city in an even more overstimulating manner than before.
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Disgruntled travellers were quick to point out that half the time you “can’t even hear what the conductor says” between busted speakers and crackling audio transmissions, while some expressed concern that “condition[ing] riders to ignore audio messages” could pose a safety risk when it comes to emergency announcements.
All in all, though, New Yorkers proved they’re just tired of being bombarded during every moment of their lives…