New York State

Policy

How limousine safety ran out of gas

Cuomo targeted the industry after the Schoharie crash, but a push for more comprehensive changes took a back seat post-budget.

New York City

Policy

The reasons pedestrian traffic deaths don’t get more coverage

From reading the steady drumbeat of coverage of bicycle crashes on New York City streets, one would think biking is uniquely dangerous. In fact, far more New York City pedestrians than cyclists die in traffic. Here’s why cyclist deaths receive more coverage.

New York City

Policy

Where the sidewalk ends for disabled New Yorkers

Why it has taken New York City 30 years to even make a plan for accessible sidewalks.

New York City

Policy

Strapping into Brooklyn’s new self-driving shuttles

Optimus Ride, a self-driving shuttle service, is rolling out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard today.

Transportation

Policy

Ride-hail apps fret over New York City’s new regulations

Uber, Lyft and Via are trying different approaches to comply with New York City's new cruising time limit. 

MTA

Policy

Is DiNapoli doing enough to target MTA labor costs?

Budget watchdogs say New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli should more closely examine subway spending.

New York City

Policy

Ride-hail growth slows under new regulations

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a permanent extension of the FHV cap and new limits.

New York City

Policy

The subway’s new contactless payment system begins slow rollout Friday

The OMNY system – short for “One Metro New York” – will allow riders to hold a phone or contactless card up to an electronic reader to pay with the help of a technology called “near-field communication,” rather than swiping a MetroCard. The One Metro New York system will allow riders use a phone or contactless card, rather than swipe a MetroCard.

New York City

Policy

E-bike pilot revs up for summer

Lime began adding 200 new pedal-assist dockless bikes to its current fleet in the Rockaways over Memorial Day Weekend.

New York City

Policy

Gauging the Uber driver strike’s impact

New York City’s ride-hail drivers' strike may not have made a noticeable travel impact on riders.

New York City

Policy

What could be next after the congestion fee

The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”

New York City

Policy

Disabled riders face scarcity of accessible vehicles

The ride-hail company Lyft’s lawsuit in Westchester arguing it should not have to serve disabled customers, has renewed concerns about the availability of accessible vehicles. Here’s the status of taxi and ride-hail app accessibility throughout the state.

New York City

Policy

MTA scare tactics spark privacy concerns

According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, facial recognition technology is not at work in New York City’s subways.

New York City

Policy

DOT takes on city’s wireless shutdown

A Y2K-like bug that caused the New York City Wireless Network to shut down over the weekend has prompted an onslaught of criticism against the city and its Department of Information Technology.