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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Tesla has finally gotten approval for its Model 3 to join New York City's fleet of yellow cabs.

Taxis Go Electric: Tesla Joins Cab Fleets in New York City

New York City is the second American city to add fully electric cars to its cab fleet.
By Andy Hirschfeld

New Google Maps Feature Will Predict How Crowded Your Train Will Be

In case you don't want to squeeze into a sweaty mob.
By Gabriela Barkho
MTA OMNY tap-to-pay system

Will MTA’s New Tap-to-Pay System Keep Transit Problems at Bay?

Probably not, but here's why it's a good start.
By Ross Marchand
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota emerges from the Bowling Green subway station as he arrives at MTA headquarters for his first day as the new MTA Board Chairman on June 23, 2017. (Photo by Jefferson Siegel/NY Daily News via Getty Images)

MTA Denies Agency Drove Up Number of Power-Related Subway Delays

By Madina Toure
A picture taken on Sept. 18, 2017 shows heavy traffic in the streets of New York the day before the opening of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images)

NYC Could Become First American City to Charge for Driving a Car

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his partner Sandra Lee take part in the New Year's Eve inaugural ride on the new Second Avenue Subway on Dec. 31, 2016 in New York City.

Cuomo Pushes for NYC Funding for Subway Repairs, Congestion Pricing

By Madina Toure
A subway train pulls out of the 14th Street station in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)

NYC Breakaway Democrats Unveil $431M Proposal to Repair Subway

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, discusses a deadly terror attack in Lower Manhattan, with Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, and Police Commissioner James, O'Neill, right.

Cuomo Launches Counterterrorism Advisory Panel for New York

By Madina Toure
New York City has the slowest buses in the nation, according to a report by Comptroller Scott Stringer released on Monday morning.

Report Says New York City Buses Are the Slowest in the Nation

By Madina Toure
Toronto Transit Commission CEO Andy Byford on board a TTC bus heading to Wellesley Station in Toronto.

Toronto Transit Chief to Head Agency Overseeing Subways

By Madina Toure
A subway train pulls out of the 14th Street station in Manhattan.

State Comptroller: MTA Fare and Toll Hikes May Come Sooner

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiling his long-awaited homeless plan at a press conference in February.

De Blasio and Cuomo Spar Over Homeless People on the Subway

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a five-point plan to reduce congestion in the five boroughs.

De Blasio Launches New Plan to Tackle Congestion in New York City

By Madina Toure
Blue-white bus driving in a prominent street in New York City.

With Election Around Corner, De Blasio to Expand Rapid Bus Service in NYC

By Madina Toure
Commuters take the downtown Q train at the 72nd Street station on the newly opened Second Avenue subway line.

NYC Pols Want MTA to Be More Transparent About Its Spending

By Madina Toure
The scene of a deadly bus crash in the Flushing section of Queens on Monday morning.

City, State to Investigate Speeding in Deadly Bus Crash in Queens

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation expanded unlimited sick leave for New Yorkers involved in 9/11 response efforts.

New York Receives $39 Million in Federal Funding to Fight Terrorism

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Says Cuomo’s Congestion Pricing Plan Seems ‘Inconceivable’

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo Makes Headway on Revamping Moynihan Train Hall

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Run for a Third Term Will Be Successful—but Difficult

By Bradley Tusk
Mayor Bill de Blasio with MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast inside the new 34th Street-Hudson Yards subway station. (Photo: William Alatriste/NYC Council)

City Council Wants MTA to Break Down Costs for Subway Plan

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a millionaires tax to fix the subway and fund fares for low-income New Yorkers.

De Blasio: Albany Will Back Tax on Wealthy Due to Grassroots Pressure

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio’s Approval Rating Drops to 49%, but He Still Beats Top GOP Opponent

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo addresses reporters following a press conference in Queens.

Cuomo, de Blasio Spar Over Who Should Fund MTA Subway Plan

By Madina Toure
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