According to the MTA, despite tens of thousands of interactions with riders so far, only a handful of $50 fines have been issued for non-compliance.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in New York continues to rise. The statewide infection rate is 3.18%, and it’s 2.74% in the city. As COVID infections increase, transportation leaders across the region, including Philadelphia, are joining the MTA’s mask force. “On the subway is really where I feel the most uncomfortable because there’s really no way to truly keep myself safe,” subway rider Elizabeth Blank said. Now on every mode of transportation in our area, volunteers, transit employees and police will be handing out free masks. According to the MTA, despite tens of thousands of interactions with riders so far, only a handful of $50 fines have been issued for non-compliance.
