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Transportation in NYC

The New York City subway can be daunting for disabled and elderly passengers.

Elevating New York: The MTA Needs to Lift Up Disabled and Elderly Passengers

The Federal Transit Administration recently recommended that the MTA add more elevators to its 469 stations, making them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By Claire van Bever
Thinking of traveling to the High Line from the Upper East Side? Via can take you there now for $5. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Via, the Ride-Sharing App, Expands Down to 14th

In a statement released Thursday morning, Via, New York’s ride-sharing app, has announced that it has finally expanded its coverage zone. The app is now operating between 14th and 110th streets in Manhattan. Via CEO Daniel Ramot told the Observer on Thursday that is only the beginning.
By Giulia Olsson

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