(Reuters) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday threatened to withhold federal transit funds from New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority over a series of security incidents on subways and other issues.
The MTA is a state agency that operates New York City’s subway and buses, as well as commuter rail lines that serve nearby suburbs.
Duffy said the MTA “must ensure a safe and clean environment, reduce crime and fare evasion, and maintain a safe operating system.” He wants the MTA to provide documents by March 31 on its plan to “ensure effective security for passengers and workers.” He cited questions about assaults, including passengers who have been pushed in front of trains.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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