Wearing masks while in transit is at an all-time high compared to when the campaign launched in July 2020: On subways, mask use is up to 95%, with proper mask use up 21%. On buses, mask use is up to 97%, with proper mask use up 4%.

Sep 7, 2022 · Following guidance from New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, effective immediately masks are optional on all forms of public transportation, including subways, buses, commuter railroad, paratransit services, and in stations.

Sep 7, 2022 · New York's governor on Wednesday announced an end to a years-long COVID-19 rule that people had largely stopped heeding, and officials had stopped enforcing, months ago. The MTA mask mandate...

• Monitor: Check temperature every 12 hours, mask at all times. • Isolate: Stay home, stay in a separate room from others. Use a separate bathroom if possible. • Well Fitting Mask: KN95/N95 or cloth, if using cloth mask, one mask must be tight fitting disposable. • Travel restrictions and requirements change frequently.

Beginning September 7, 2022, masks are optional for customers on our subways, buses, and commuter rail. We encourage riders to continue to wear masks throughout our public transit system. Please respect other riders' choices.

Apr 19, 2022 · MTA continues to require masks. You will still have to wear masks on New York subways, buses, and commuter trains despite a ruling by a federal judge.

Sep 8, 2022 · New York's subway now has a 'you do you' mask policy. It's getting a Bronx cheer. Critics say the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's signs explaining New York's new mask-optional policy for...

Oct 26, 2022 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is not planning to reinstate a mask mandate on public transit any time soon, Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said Wednesday, even as numerous members of the...

Sep 22, 2021 · The MTA will step up enforcement of its face mask wearing policy as new data shows fewer riders have been wearing face coverings recently. Compliance was near-universal earlier in the...

Following guidance from New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett, effective immediately masks are optional on all forms of public transportation, including subways, buses, commuter railroad, paratransit services, and in stations.