Posted on May 6, 2020 by All Things Considered in NPR NPR, By All Things Considered The New York City subway system has suspended its 24-hour service due to the coronavirus pandemic. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: One of the hallmarks of New York City was its 24-hour subway service. But like many aspects of daily life, the system has been disrupted by the coronavirus. With ridership levels plummeting, some of the only people left on trains are the homeless. So the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is suspending overnight service in an effort to protect subway workers and essential workers who still commute. From member station WNYC in New York, Stephen Nessen reports. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)
