Archive for June, 2009
MTA Will Save On Next Bus Fuel Contract
Back in September, I blogged about MTA NYC Transit being price gouged on their bus fuel contract with long time supplier Sprague Energy Corporation. The gouging occurred when the MTA saw its cost rise by approximately $26M which was triple what they had paid the previous year. These events led NYC Transit to request a […]
MTA Contract Workers Accused Of Stealing
Yesterday afternoon, a story broke about equipment being stolen from a MTA warehouse. MTA contract workers are being accused of stealing 8 forklifts & other equipment so they could be sold as scrap metal to chop shops. Lets take a look into the story more courtesy of A.G. Sulzburger of the New York Times: Three […]
Take The “Tiger Express” To The U.S. Open
The wait is over as the U.S. Open is set to start tomorrow from Bethpage. The world’s best golfers are in town trying to win one of the most historic major tournaments in the sport. When the best golfers are in town, you know the first name on the list is Tiger Woods. He is […]
Schumer: Bring Free Wireless Internet To The LIRR
In this day & age, being connected to the internet regardless of your physical location is of utmost importance. This is definitely true when it comes to commuters who are traveling to their destinations on mass transit. With that thinking in place, it should come as no surprise that Sen. Schumer wants the MTA to […]
Slush Fund Shortchanges NYC Riders
For those of us who live in the city, there is a familiar tune that repeats itself time & time again regardless of the subject. The tune I am referring to is the shortchanging of New York City residents versus their suburban counterparts. So it should come as no surprise that $190M of a $240M […]
