"It's always a joy to come out and celebrate our 1 billionth subway rider of the year. That's a billion with a B' folks, not an M', MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told the crowd of reporters, riders and MTA staff. Billion subway riders shows signs of recovery He discussed what the occasion means for the MTA. This is one of the best markers charting NYC's comeback, because every year we are hitting it earlier and earlier, he said."
"Zade Nubani, a surfer from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was heading to the Rockaways to ride the waves when he became the star commuter at the C train's Lafayette Avenue station on Oct. 14. MTA officials gave the morning commuter a swag bag filled with mugs, T-shirts, a hat, and a $100-value card for riding the rails. The guest of honor said he was surprised to find that his morning commute had taken an unexpected, yet joyful, turn on Tuesday."
Zade Nubani, a Greenpoint surfer, became the 1 billionth subway rider at the Lafayette Avenue C train station on Oct. 14, 2025. MTA officials presented Nubani with a swag bag containing mugs, T-shirts, a hat and a $100-value card. Celebration included music, confetti and remarks from MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. The milestone occurred earlier in the year than in 2022–2024, reflecting a return to high ridership levels. Lieber credited improved subway performance, noting an 85% on-time rate last month and calling it among the best service levels in over a decade.
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