Reports of filthy NYC subway cars further degrade mass transit conditions
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Reports of unsanitary conditions in the subway, including everything from feces and blood to garbage, are grossing out riders of New York City's transit system and creating another deterrent -- along with crime -- to getting the Big Apple back to normal.
Now, the MTA is planning adjustments to try and clean it up the filthy situation.
Still, the Transport Workers Union Local 100 provided disgusting images to make the case that the MTA should hire more cleaners.
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"Now they have the money, they're hiring other titles they should hire the cleaners title," union President Tony Utano said. "I want ridership to come back, and having dirty trains doesn't help management and doesn't help us."
The MTA says data actually shows a decrease in soiled cars, but officials acknowledge the mess in the cars is a challenge.
"These unsanitary conditions are a challenge for our professional cleaners, who work hard every day to ensure trains and stations are clean for riders," MTA spokesperson Michael Cortez said. "We continue to maintain the enhanced cleaning regimen started at the onset of the pandemic, and monitor terminal locations where most soiled cars are identified to adjust future staffing as required."
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"I'm more worried about the homeless or crime," one rider said. "You can handle the dirty subway platform or car...Safety is an issue."
Between the safety concerns and the filthy conditions, it seems quality of life issues below ground keep rising to the surface.
