Transit Paralysis Grips New York as Rail Strike Concludes
Long Island Rail Road service resumes Tuesday at noon after a 3-day strike over fair wages. Thousands of commuters faced travel chaos.
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LIRR service is back Tuesday at noon after a 3-day strike. This is the first strike in over 30 years, causing major travel problems for thousands.
#LIRRStrike, #NYCTransit, #CommuterChaos, #RailWorkers, #MTA
https://newsletter.tf/lirrs-rail-strike-ends-tuesday-noon/
Aerial Transit Strained by Ground Logistics
How are Blade air taxi prices changing during the May 2026 Long Island Rail Road strike? Find out how commuters are affected by these new travel costs.
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https://newsletter.tf/blade-air-taxi-prices-lirr-strike-may-2026/
Blade has reduced its charter fares to $95 to help commuters during the LIRR strike. This is a significant change from standard luxury pricing, though it remains much higher than a train ticket.
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https://newsletter.tf/blade-air-taxi-prices-lirr-strike-may-2026/
Here are a couple photos I took the other day which you may put into your wallpaper rotation.
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Calling the OMNY customer service line, and for the first time in my life I heard the message "This call may be recorded for training purposes" followed with, "If you would not like to be recorded, press X."
What a concept!
Why do I still #WearAMask on the bus? Because we're in the middle of #flu and #RSV waves, and #COVIDIsNotOver.
I'm vaccinated against #influenza and #COVID19, but not #RSVirus. Even if I can handle them, I don't really want to get sick, and I definitely don't want to pass them on to someone more vulnerable!
This #NYCTransit Q53 bus was packed, and the ventilation is just not that good. At one point someone sitting across from me let out a big wet cough.
π NYC transit fares hit $3 in January 2026! MTA board votes 11-0 for increase.
OMNY caps at $35/week, MetroCards retiring Dec 2025, Family Fare expands to ages 17.
"Below inflation" says Lieber, "unaffordable" warn riders.
https://www.karmactive.com/mta-fare-increase-3-dollars-january-2026-omny-metrocard-retirement/
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