Who runs the New York City subways?

The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system that serves four of the five boroughs of New York City, New York: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Its operator is the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), which is controlled by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York.



The New York City subway system is run by New York City Transit (NYCT), which is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA is a state-chartered public benefit corporation governed by a board appointed by the Governor and the Mayor. As of 2026, the MTA manages, maintains, and operates the vast network of subways and buses across the city's five boroughs, as well as the regional commuter railroads (LIRR and Metro-North). Funding and operations are overseen by the state legislature, with the agency responsible for over 1.6 billion annual rides. The daily management involves over 50,000 personnel dedicated to providing safe and efficient transit for millions of New Yorkers and visitors.

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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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NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams rode the subways overnight last week with WABC-TV's N.J. Burkett on the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Subway Safety Plan and discussed the city's progress supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and ensuring riders feel safe while using the subway system.

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Nobody expects the NYC subway to break even or even turn a profit. The subway historically recovers less than 50% of its operating expenditures from fares, compared to 70% for Berlin, 88% for Amsterdam, and over 100% in Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Singapore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farebox_recovery_ratio.

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The iconic NYC Subway is entirely run on electricity, which means there are no emissions in the tunnels. The passenger mile emissions of using the subway trains are up to approximately 40g, 5 times less than the emissions of cars.

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“About 400,000 riders enter the subway each day without paying–a problem so big that enforcement alone cannot solve it,” the panel reported.

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The original IRT line opened in 1904, and 116 Street - Columbia University (now a 1 train stop) was part of the first wave of stations that ran from City Hall to 145th Street at Broadway.

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O has never been used due to its visual similarity to the number 0. P was planned for the service operating on the final leg of the BMT Culver Line before it was downgraded to a shuttle.

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The average Subway owner's net income can vary depending on various factors such as location, store size, and overall performance of the store. According to a 2021 report by Franchise Business Review, the average annual income for a Subway franchisee in the United States is $69,369.

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Subway's same-store sales rose 9.2% in 2022, a sign that its turnaround is taking hold. The trend reverses years of sales declines for the once-ubiquitous sandwich chain. The privately owned company has reportedly hired advisors to explore a potential sale and is revamping restaurants.

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The subway operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Riding the subway is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to get around the city. For most riders, the subway fare is $2.90. Reduced fares are available for people 65 and older, people with disabilities, and low-income New Yorkers.

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Nicholas Avenue and 191st Street in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, it is served by the 1 train at all times. It is the deepest station in the New York City Subway system at about 173 feet (53 m) below street level.

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Yes, celebrities do ride the New York City subway from time to time. Although many celebrities may prefer to travel by private car or use other means of transportation, some have been spotted on the subway in the past.

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What most people do not realize is that since 2005, it has been illegal to walk between subway cars. That year, the MTA Board approved a series of changes to the New York City Transit Rules of Conduct, and among those amendments was one targeting subway walkers. The penalty: A $75 fine.

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