MTA hiking the fares, reminds me of their union striking how it hurt the poorest & sickest NYers

[nucmaz]

Well I guess that's a matter of opinion but I do see what your saying. I remember that day cause I walked over the Williamsburgh bridge coming from my neighborhood and going to the city to look for work. Yeah, and they do have benefits that other people don't have which is just a shame. But on the same note, that doesn't happen all the time. but what does happen more is delay in service, waiting inside a train because of equipment failure, infrastructure repair etc.

[nucmaz]

Well I have to say one thing though, I am for unions striking especially if they feel that the contract that was written for them was unfair. However, I know that there are alot of MTA workers who have the worst fucking attitude when it comes to dealing with people and must say get paid really well. I am a security officer who works for high rise buildings and because I am not in any union I make very little money and have very little benifits so I know how important a union would be for me.

[nucmaz]

I'm not for the fare hikes ,but atleast if we saw major and dramatic changes in infastructure and service of the subway stations then I would say yeah you know then maybe we should pay just a bit more. But the subway service is the same as it was probably in the late 70's.

1. They could put more benches in waiting areas.

2. They could install cell phone hubs in underground stations so you can make or get a phonecall with your cell phone.

3. Turn the subway map into touch lcd screen.

[gmcbuses]

On rainy days the subway stations are like swamps. Grand street station is very overcrowded. A Hester street entrance, and exit should be added to relieve overcrowding. Subway stations should have tiles on the floors, and be mopped. that would make them cleaner, instead of the concrete floors. The power washing they do should be stopped. Floors should be mopped, and have tile floors.

[bullcur]

Also why do Disabled/Seniors have to wait on line at a token booth,and most of the time,all they;re doing is handing the clerk a RETURN trip and then buzzed in.These people should have LINE PRIORITY.And many stations now,don't have a station agent that will issue these half-fare tickets,and a disabled/senior DOESN'T know this and labor themselves to get down the stairs to THAT station and then are directed to Cross a street where they DO have these services..this is CONTEMPTABLE!

[bullcur]

ALL Politicians are CROOKS and the SHEEP they shear,are the same people P.T. Barnum was referring to.

[bullcur]

The Govt'/Corporations don't Waste/Spend tax dollars..they Launder/Steal Tax Dollars...WAKE UP SHEEP!

[bullcur]

Try "TURNSTILE TUESDAY"..where 100 people protest the MTA Stealing/Fare increases by "Jumping the Turnstiles" at times square and get processed into jail.

[queensplazasouth]

smart, and gorgeous :)