MTA To Resume 24-Hour Subway Service May 17, Gov. Cuomo Says

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The MTA will resume 24-hour subway service starting May 17, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

During the pandemic, service has been shut down from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. for crews to clean the subway system.

But more workers are saying they need late night service now that curfews and other restrictions are being lifted.

The MTA will resume 24-hour subway service beginning Monday, May 17.

The improvements to the MTA in cleanliness and quality of service will continue.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 3, 2021

The Transport Workers Union said it only supports resuming overnight service if cleaning and disinfecting of trains continues. A spokesperson said, “The MTA needs to hire more TWU cleaners. Too many positions were not filled during the pandemic.”

Cuomo said most capacity restrictions in the Tri-State Area will be lifted May 19 in coordination with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

New York will lift outdoor food and beverage curfews May 17. The indoor curfews will be lifted May 31.

from CBS New York https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2021/05/03/new-york-city-24-hour-subway-service/
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