A recent audit from the MTA's Office of the Inspector General revealed that subway riders are frequently putting themselves in danger by self-evacuating during train delays. Between 2015 and 2024, such incidents occurred 46 times, with riders often leaving trains after just a couple of minutes. The report stresses the significant risks involved, including potential electrocution and collisions with trains, urging more robust communication between train crews and passengers. Inspector General Daniel Cort emphasized that evacuating should only happen under proper guidance from NYC Transit or first responders.
The audit underscores the serious risks associated with self-evacuation during subway delays, highlighting the necessity for the MTA to improve rider communication and safety measures.
'It's alarming that passengers are going onto the tracks, where they risk electrocution or getting hit by trains,' Inspector General Daniel Cort said, emphasizing the need for proper guidance.
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