MTA: NEW YORK TRANSIT STRIKE

MTA TRANSIT STRIKE: NYC

Sometime last night the subways of NYC were shut down due to public transportation workers having differences with their employers(MTA). Transit workers are putting up a fight to get what they feel are well deserved benefits.

Considering that 7 million people rely on the subways for travel to and from Manhattan, this presents a slight problem for shoppers and for workers. Even though the subways are shutdown due to the strike there are a couple other train options for us New Yorkers who must get to Manhattan. Reports indicate that at some of these other stations people are standing outside, waiting in line for several hours to board their respective train. Apparently, some of these lines are 3 to 4 blocks long.

I work here in Manhattan, I arrived at work on time, commuting from the northern part of the Bronx. However, most people got in to work here about 2 hours late.

From what I hear, most people have been cordial, despite delays and waiting outside in blistering cold weather. Yes, there has been some ticket scalping reported.