Is MTA part of NYC government?

MTA is a corporate entity separate and apart from the State of New York (the State), without any power of taxation frequently called a public authority. MTA has the responsibility for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for The City of New York (the City) and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, ...



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The New York MTA is a state-run agency with a unionized workforce and an incredible culture of waste. A bombshell 2017 New York Times report found MTA construction costs were 5 times the international average, due to over-payment and duplication from labor unions and private contractors.

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The subway is owned by the city of New York and leased to the New York Transit Authority. It is one of the oldest subway systems and one of the largest in the world, with about 472 stations in operation.

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We operate local, express, and Select Bus Service routes in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Our fleet includes more than 1,300 buses, making it the 11th largest in the United States and Canada.

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Half of our revenue comes from our riders in the form of farebox revenue and tolls. Various dedicated fees and taxes from both the state and local governments help fund the rest of our operations.

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As a public-benefit corporation, the MTA operates on a loss to provide an economic value that is critical to the infrastructure of New York City.

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The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system in the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It is owned by the government of New York City and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, an affiliate agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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