The decision to increase the cost of the non-member day pass from $19 to $25 is not just a financial adjustment but reflects the rising operational costs faced by the MTA. This fare hike is set against a backdrop of increasing expenses, leading many New Yorkers to question the affordability of public transport. With the MTA encouraging the use of mass transit, residents are urged to consider the economic implications of these new changes.
Despite a reported overall crime decrease, the spike in subway felony assaults is a key concern for city officials and residents alike. The NYPD highlights that while transit crime dropped by 5% in 2024, the stark increase in felony assaults points to deeper underlying issues. The alarming trend raises questions about the effectiveness of current public safety measures and policing strategies.
Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Tish have linked the rise in felony assaults to the effects of bail reform, citing a significant increase in the number of repeat offenders. This relationship underscores the need for policy reassessment regarding bail laws as a means to combat rising crime rates. The ongoing negotiations with Governor Kathy Hochul aim to address these pressing issues, reflecting the urgency for systemic change in public safety policies.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a fare increase starting February 3rd, with non-member day passes rising from $19 to $25. This move has sparked discussions about the affordability of public transportation amid rising living costs. Furthermore, the city is grappling with safety concerns following recent high-profile incidents that have left many residents on edge about their safety in transit systems. Although overall crime rates are reportedly down 3% across all five boroughs in 2024, specific crimes such as subway felony assaults have surged. The subway system reports a staggering 55% increase in felony assaults compared to 2019, highlighting a troubling trend since these numbers are now at their highest since 1997. In response to these alarming figures, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish announced that 200 additional officers will be deployed to enhance safety in the subway. While other index crime categories, including murder and robbery, saw substantial reductions, the increase in felony assaults raises significant concerns for public safety. Commissioner Tish attributes some of this rise to bail reform laws and a spike in repeat offenders, further complicating the city’s crime narrative.If crime is down in the subway.Then why are they deploying cops to the stations more then usual?
Recall Bragg and vote Adams out of office. Let the cops Stop and Frisk the Jordan Neely looking type.
Who cares about their rigged stats. What cant be quantified is the air of menace now with all these deranged ones wandering around on subways and streets, and there are close calls, near misses where something almost happens but doesnt, or you brace yourself when one of em passes close to you but nothing happens. This is not safe or civilized.
I did stats as part of my job. You can make them say whatever you need. And the blame game continues…who puts the criminals back on the streets? Not cops. The district attorneys and judges. Who made and signed in the laws for “bail reform”? Hochul. You want people to ride subways? Make them truly safer. Congestion pricing is nothing but a money grab. Remember all this crap when you VOTE!
