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The article discusses a proposal offered in May 2018 by New York City Transit president Andy Byford to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M.T.A.) to modernize bus service in the city over five to ten years.

The article discusses challenges faced by Andy Byford, who has been appointed as the New York City Transit chief, and challenges facing him like reviving the large and aging subway system that has reportedly grown increasingly unreliable after years of political and financial neglect.

The article reports on the issues associated with the troubled transit system following a smoke filling a car incident in Washington on January 12, 2015. It notes the need of passengers to know the safety protocols in traffic from the government. It points out the undermined response of the capital plan to resolve the system.

The article reports on the move of Metropolitan Transportation Authority which has been removing some seats from some trains to provide more standing room. The transit agency had started seat-removal project after concluding that trains were being delayed because of time it took passengers to squeeze into trains.

The article reports on the G-Line subway route in New York City, which runs between Queens and Brooklyn. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to remove all conductors from the line. Ridership on the G train has increased faster than the others in the subway system. Train operator, John M. Kinyk, is concerned about passenger safety.

The article reports that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has requested support from state and city leaders to fill the shortfall in its capital plan that aims improve the transit system in the region.

Focuses on the efforts of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to end traffic congestion. Differences between the approaches to transportation issues of Bloomberg and former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani; His view that most New Yorkers should use mass transit; Criticism of his policies, which appear to be inconsistent and unclear.

Announces the introduction of four alternative plans of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) which aims to ease overcrowding on the subways and buses running along Manhattan's East Side. Elements shared by the four different plans; Criticisms on MTA; Costs of the project.

Discusses the $9.5 billion transit plan agreed upon by the New York State Legislature and Governor Mario M. Cuomo to rebuild the New York metropolitan area's bus, subway and commuter rail system. Same balance of roads and transit to be kept; Issue of New York City's cost.

Says that for seven months, negotiators for the Republican-controlled Senate, the Democratic-controlled Assembly and New York Governor Mario M. Cuomo have been trying to divide $21 billion for road, rail and airport projects in the state, $9.5 billion of it for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the city's mass transit system. Six months ago they thought they had a deal--but they still don't. Details of the impasse.

Points out how the New York metropolitan region stands to benefit from President Bill Clinton's proposed increase in financing for mass-transit and social-welfare programs. Mass transit; Head Start; Energy assistance; Highways. (Also, a short item on page A1: New York area to gain.)

States that the New Jersey Senate voted to impose a new commuter tax on thousands of New Yorkers and other out-of-state workers whose jobs are in New Jersey. If it becomes a law, the same method will be used as has been used by New York the last five years to compute taxes on commuters. The increasingly bitter border fight.

Says that New York City Transit Authority and its unions are nearing agreement on a random drug-testing plan that could go into effect as early as next month. It would cover about 30,000 of the 35,000 workers responsible for operating buses and subway trains.

Says that last week's fatal subway crash has prompted New York City transit officials to review a wide range of policies, including drug and alcohol testing, standards for hiring train operators and supervisors, and its labor relations in general.

Informs about the filing of a lawsuit by New York City Councilwoman Julia Harrison and others in the New York Supreme Court to halt the proposed renovation of the Main Street IRT station in Queens. Details of the suit against the New York City Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and city's Department of Transportation.

Informs that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is expected to vote regarding the elimination of student passes and the proposed cuts on its subway and bus services. Speculations about the outcome of the vote; Details.

Editorial. Focuses on the plan of New York City Transit Authority to implement service cuts in 1995. Categories generating savings; Suggestions for savings.

Examines the impact of a cut in the Federal financing of New York City's mass transit system proposed in President Bill Clinton's budget plan for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1995. Other proposals for the city.

Reports on the plans of New York City Transit Authority to cut on buses and subway services according to a report presented to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on June 13, 1995. Details.

Deals with cutbacks in subway and bus service by the board of Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York. Reason for cuts; Role of Governor George E. Pataki in the service cuts.

Relates the warning from New York City Transit Authority Chief Lawrence G. Reuter that he might have to cut subway and bus service to balance the authority's budget. Previous assurances from transit officials that would be no more cuts in these services until at least the year 2000; Viewing the step as a last resort to balance the budget.

Analyzes the position taken by New York Governor Mario M. Cuomo in a battle with lawmakers over transportation financing. Cuomo's proposal to seize $516 million from a fund that just last year was dedicated to transportation needs so that the money can be used instead to balance the 1993-1994 budget; The Legislature's argument that it would violate a sacred trust; Cuomo's argument that this year's broken promise would be no different from those broken in the past.

States that officials of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority expected a barrage of indignation and disgust from motorists over the proposed 20 percent toll increase. But many of the 750,000 commuters seem to be resigned. Battle over use of the revenue.

States that the federal government approved a $3 passenger tax to finance the initial stages of the plan to build a road and rail system to speed travel to and from Kennedy, La Guardia and Newark airports. Up to $282 million to be collected over the next three years; Noise issue not resolved.

Discusses the nearly $35 million and the scores of management jobs at N.J. Transit that are targeted for cuts in order to balance the state budget by the June 30 deadline. As Republicans were threatening to dissolve N.J. Transit if the state-subsidized transportation agency balked at the cuts, the Communications Workers of America union said it will strike if it is not offered an acceptable contract.