LIRR, NJ Transit, MTA commute updates for Feb. 24

The major snow storm continues to impact public transportation for people in the New York and New Jersey area.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.

These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

MTA tests new gates at 20 stations to curb fare evasion

According to the Citizens Budget Commission, the MTA lost approximately $1 billion in revenue in 2024 due to fare and toll evasion.

NYC transit changes in 2026: Subways, buses, LIRR, Metro-North, tolls

Several changes are coming to New York City's public transportation in the new year. Here are all the updated rules coming to the subways, buses and trains in 2026.

How New Yorkers feel about the F and M subway swap

Commuters have mixed feelings regarding the recent F and M train swap between Manhattan and Queens, which has been in effect for just over a week.

7 injured as MTA bus hits multiple cars in the Bronx

Chaos erupted on East 163rd Street when an MTA bus went out of control, crashing into several cars and causing panic among passengers.

Judge orders Astoria bike lane to be removed in unprecedented ruling

Judge Cheree Buggs stated in her ruling that the city must undo the work that's been done on 31st Street between 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. As of now, the project is only partially completed.

NTSB releases first report into UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14

The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.