New York Subway Safety: Crime Down, Ridership Up
Update: 2025-12-18
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New York Citys subway system is reportedly becoming safer, with Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA, and NYPD highlighting historic low crime rates and increased ridership. Major crime in the transit system has decreased by 5.2% from the previous year and 14.4% compared to 2019. Ridership has also surged, breaking post-pandemic records, with nearly 1.2 billion rides taken year-to-date. The state plans to invest $77 million next year for increased police patrols and infrastructure improvements, aiming to enhance safety and security for New Yorkers using public transit.
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