Category: mta

MTA spends $1 million to test disinfecting NYC subways with UV light

[ad_1] Earlier this month, the MTA started closing subways from 1AM to 5AM in order to provide more thorough cleaning. These devices could help bolster those efforts, and according to the MTA, it’s been working with Puro Lighting since mid-March to readapt the technology for MTA infrastructure. The devices can be installed in the ceiling, […]

NYC's automated subway routing had glitches for 'months' before Friday

[ad_1] When New Yorkers were stuck without access to multiple subway lines for 90 minutes on July 19th, that was really just the culmination of ongoing woes. The City has obtained Metropolitan Transportation Authority reports showing that the NYC subway sys… [ad_2] Source link

Finally, I can use my iPhone to ride the NYC subway

[ad_1] Before I get into that, though, let’s first talk about the setup process for Express Transit, as the Apple Pay feature is called. When you go to “Wallet & Apple Pay” settings on your iPhone, you’ll now see an option called Express Transit Card. After you tap on that, you need to select a […]

Samsung Pay will work on some NYC trains and buses starting today

[ad_1] A momentous thing is happening in New York City today: They’re finally fixing the subway! Just kidding, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is rolling out contactless payments for select stations and bus lines. (Because that will address overcrowding, broken air conditioners and aging signal systems!) We already knew that Apple, Google and Fitbit’s payment […]

New York City’s MTA will support Apple Pay in early summer

[ad_1] The odds are that service will be limited in addition to the coverage. The MTA will only support tapping on a per-ride basis until the feature is available across the entire subway and bus systems in late 2020, so you’ll still have to pull out a MetroCard if you use routes that aren’t covered. […]

New York’s first attempt at recognizing drivers’ faces has failed

[ad_1] The problem may be inherent to the early state of facial recognition at these speeds. Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved more than 80 percent accuracy in a study that spotted faces through windshields, but that was at low speed. It might not be ready for someone barrelling down a bridge. Not that privacy advocates […]