tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post5095299426834124276..comments2024-03-28T11:24:20.350-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: EVG Etc.: The MTA's financial crisis; the latest essays from Luc Sante Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-52624739527179866222020-11-20T09:00:28.860-05:002020-11-20T09:00:28.860-05:00If the MTA wants a federal bailout it should open ...If the MTA wants a federal bailout it should open its books to a audit since, despite peak ridership before covid, it complained it was losing money and needed a bailout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-78130834568364243602020-11-18T12:01:14.609-05:002020-11-18T12:01:14.609-05:00Speaking of the MTA, if anyone out there has trave...Speaking of the MTA, if anyone out there has traveled north of Manhattan riding the Metro North's Hudson Line, one gets to experience spectacular moments of scenic nature. The Hudson River and the frolicking hills around it is a stark contrast to Manhattan's concrete jungle. The trains are mostly of a commuting nature for residents in the Hudson Valley and were not suited for sightseeing. But with this pandemic raging on and many are working from home, the trains are lacking in ridership and one could ride these trains as a mode of leisure travel without being disturbed by the throngs of passengers. With significantly lower ridership, the MTA could scale back their busy schedule to suit such activities.<br />Beacon, NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07613064983300335970noreply@blogger.com