NYC’s transit agency disables feature that made it possible to track subway ridersThe MTA deactivated the feature ‘while we evaluate other ways to serve these customers.’By W. Shanklin, 08.31.2023
NYC subway security flaw makes it possible to track riders’ journeysThe MTA's OMNY website shows a seven-day ride history with only a credit card number.By W. Shanklin, 08.30.2023
NYC's transport authority returns to Twitter as free API access is restoredIt’s still recommending people sign up for email and SMS alerts. By L. Bonk, 05.05.2023
NYC's transport authority will no longer post service alerts on TwitterThey said paying Twitter $50,000 a month for API access wouldn't be the best use of resources.By M. Moon, 04.28.2023
Cellular service is coming to New York's subway tunnels, but it's going to take a whileThe project will take 10 years to complete.By I. Bonifacic, 07.31.2022
A power surge shut down half of NYC's subways for five hoursNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation. By N. Lee, 08.30.2021
MTA spends $1 million to test disinfecting NYC subways with UV lightIt's like a UV chamber for a smartphone, but for a train.By C. Fisher, 05.20.2020
The MTA is tired of saving AirPods from subway tracksSo it's considering a new PSA. By I. Bonifacic, 09.03.2019
NYC's automated subway routing had glitches for 'months' before FridayLast week's 90-minute failure in the heat was just the worst example.By J. Fingas, 07.22.2019
Finally, I can use my iPhone to ride the NYC subwayDon’t worry, you can use your Android device, too.By E. Alvarez, 05.31.2019
Samsung Pay will work on some NYC trains and buses starting todaySamsung joins Apple and Fitbit, whose payment systems also work in place of MetroCards.By D. Wollman, 05.31.2019
Fitbit devices can pay for your NYC bus or subway rideCatch a ride with the watch that tracks your workouts.By J. Fingas, 05.29.2019
Apple Pay will work on NYC subways and buses starting May 31stGet ready to use your iPhone or Watch instead of that old MetroCard.By E. Alvarez, 05.29.2019
NYC will accept Google Pay on some subway and bus routesIt's part of a Google pilot test starting on May 31st.By M. Moon, 05.23.2019
New York City's MTA will support Apple Pay in early summerYou may only need your iPhone to take a ride.By J. Fingas, 04.30.2019
New York fails in its first attempt at face recognition for driversFacial recognition isn't ready to spot terrorists on the road.By J. Fingas, 04.07.2019
Waze Beacons will help you navigate inside New York City tunnelsYou shouldn't encounter rude surprises when you travel out of the city.By J. Fingas, 01.29.2019
NYC wants tech companies to help with its biggest transit problemsIt's looking for solutions to its subway and bus issues.By M. Locklear, 10.10.2018
New York approves surcharge for Uber and Lyft rides in ManhattanIntended to cut down on traffic and raise money for the MTA.By D. Lumb, 04.02.2018
NYC subways get tap-to-ride turnstiles starting late 2018Don't expect to ditch your MetroCard for a while, though.By J. Fingas, 10.23.2017