Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York City Transit Subway surpassed 4.5 million riders for two consecutive days this week, marking a post-pandemic ridership record.
The Governor also highlighted that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) hit three billion taps on its contactless fare payment system.
“With significant progress in safety and reliability this year, it’s no surprise that we are breaking yet another ridership record on the subway,” Governor Hochul said. “To top it off, the increased convenience riders now have to tap and go is paying real dividends. Reaching major milestones for tap and go and daily ridership in the same week is the latest proof that the investments New York has made in mass transit are helping the lifeblood of New York City thrive.”…