Public transit systems face a looming crisis as political inaction threatens to push buses and subways into a downward spiral, with severe consequences for daily commuters and the broader economy. Without urgent intervention, the reliability and efficiency of transit networks risk unraveling, leaving working residents stranded and straining urban infrastructure. Experts warn that the decline could trigger a cascade of economic and social challenges, particularly for those who depend on transit to reach jobs and essential services. The warning underscores a growing divide between the needs of the public and the willingness of policymakers to address systemic failures.
If the politicians won't stand up for making public transit work, first the buses and then the subways will spiral downward — at dire cost to every working New Yorker.
