Here's How Not to Report on a Public Transit Crisis
The New York City subway system is crumbling. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority that runs the system can’t seem…
Women Spend More on Transportation Than Men, at Least Those Who Can Afford to
Women in New York City spend more money on transportation than men, according to a new report, especially if those…
New York City's Subway System Is Embracing Gender-Neutral Announcements
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York City’s subway and bus system, is nixing “ladies and…
What Food Is Appropriate to Eat on the Subway?
Food. You need it to live, and a lot of the time you need it right now. Another thing you often need to do is be…
Manspreading Still a Global Issue
Manspreading, when men spread their wide open legs for the whole goddamn train to see and take up bench space which…
NYC's New 'Baby On Board!' Buttons Are a Bad Idea
One of the few things I enjoy about riding the subway in New York City are the occasional moments of grace demonstrated…
Woman Killed After Being Pushed Onto Subway Tracks in Times Square
On Monday, at around 1:20 pm, a woman waiting on an subway platform in Times Square was pushed in front of southbound 1…
The Rest of New York Wants to Remind L Train Riders that Commuting Generally Sucks
Since the MTA started threatening to shut down the L train to make repairs on damage from Hurricane Sandy, there’s been…
Here Is Your Worst Third Rail Nightmare
In news that is almost as horrifying as the prospect of watching a rat king mate with another rat king, a 48-year old…
This Isn't Hillary Clinton's First Campaign Subway Ride
Today, would-be president Hillary Clinton took a little trip on the New York City subway. But it was actually a repeat…
Finally, NYC Will Have 'High-Heel Friendly' Subway Grates
Some positive news for accident-prone New Yorkers who love heels: Those annoying subway sidewalk grates that you either…
Thinx Period Panty Ads Are Coming to One Lucky L Train Station
Thinx and New York City’s MTA have found common ground in their week-long public fight over period panty advertisements…
Thinx Underwear and the MTA May Have Called a Truce Over the Word 'Period'
Earlier this week, the “period-proof” panties company Thinx and New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority seemed…
'Period' Is Too Much for Subway Ads, Says MTA, But Cleavage-Heavy Implant Ads Are A-OK
New York City has rules for their subway ads, which can’t look too racy. And a set of new ads by Thinx, a company…
Man Terrorizes Train By Masturbating Into a Hat On Subway
The New York Police Department is looking for any leads on a man that’s been accused of masturbating on a crowded train…
Manspreaders Are Sick of the MTA Telling Them Not To Manspread
Late last year, New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority began placing ads asking its male customers to stop spreading…
The Star of the MTA's 1962 Campaign for Subway Manners: A Damn Cat
The ongoing campaign to combat manspreading and other offenses isn't the MTA's first attempt to encourage polite…
Stop Being Gross on the Train, Yell New NYC Subway Ads
Hey jerks! Stop acting like the subway is your bathroom! Or your living room! Because it ain't, alright! This is…
Men's Rights Group Demands Their Balls Be Allowed to Breathe on Buses
A recent campaign to stop the phenomenon known as "manspreading" on New York's transportation system has men's rights…
What Happens When Someone Confronts Splay-Legged Male Subway Riders
Dudes who ride the subways with their legs spread so wide you start to wonder whether perhaps they are shelling ghost…