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Baby on board: MTA to make room for strollers on all NYC buses
Gothamist • • business
Key Points:
- The MTA plans to have all buses equipped with designated stroller spaces by early 2027, expanding a pilot program that converts two rear seats into stroller parking areas.
- Currently, about 75% of the 6,000-bus fleet has been retrofitted, and all new buses will include stroller spaces as part of the design.
- The pilot program, which began in 2022 and expanded to over 1,000 buses in 2023, is funded by the state legislature’s latest budget.
- The redesigned flip-up seats create more standing room, allowing four people to stand where two previously could, improving overall bus capacity.
- While stroller users must still board at the front and move to the back, the MTA continues to tackle a fare evasion issue, with nearly half of bus riders not paying fares.
