Metro MTA
The MTA underground is the most adored and despised of all New York City’s public transportation systems. Without a doubt, the underground is faster because it avoids rush-hour street traffic, is dependable, and makes it simple to buy tickets at each station.
It takes you everywhere, and figuring out how to use the system is simple. You can purchase a single-ride or multi-ride card at the MTA Machine, which is located in almost all stations:
Single Ticket ($2.75 for a 2-hour period)
Card with Unlimited 7-Day Use for $32.00 Card with Unlimited 30-Day Use for $110.00
Both PASSes are good for an endless number of rides. For each new MetroCard purchased at the machine, the MTA now charges a convenience fee of $1.00, but you can avoid paying it by keeping the same card and reloading it. The New York Subway, or Metro, as you might prefer to call it, is much more than just a means of public transportation. Even as you wait for the train, you’ll see that it’s a beautiful journey as you encounter some aspects of “Life in New York City”!
Metro map
The bus network accepts the same MetroCard. Although the bus travels on the ground and gives you a chance to see the city, it is also true that traffic can sometimes make even a short drive seem like it takes forever. There are numerous stops, and you are always inside the bus. On the other hand, if you prefer taking buses, we suggest getting the Double Decker PASS, also known as Hop on Hop off, which enables you to board and exit the vehicles whenever you like. You also get to sit in the fully open-top position, which is ideal for taking pictures and videos.
UBER and cabs
Up until recently, the only regular taxis were the well-known Yellow Cabs and Yellow Taxi, but now the Green Cabs, which serve the areas north of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, as well as the well-known Uber Cars, have been added. The number posted over the roof is lit when a taxi is in service and is available; when it is not, the message “off duty” is lit next to the number. Typically, a simple hand wave is all that is needed to summon a taxi from the street. Despite the abundance of taxis, keep in mind that it can be very difficult to find one during rush hour, especially when it’s raining. It is customary to tip at least 15% to 20%. Warning Because not all cabbies are fluent in English, be careful when giving the address and make sure it is understood. understood.