BP MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON ACCESS-A-RIDE PARA-TRANSIT STRIKE

“For residents with disabilities and seniors here in Brooklyn, which is home to New York City’s largest senior population, any para-transit walkout—even for one day—can inflict enormous pain and hardship. In my recent call for the city to create a senior ombudsman’s office, I stated that allowable wait times for para-transit vehicles have been exceeding acceptable levels. Obviously, this strike means passengers are now waiting for rides that may never come. Any contingency plans to accommodate displaced riders are welcome; however, these residents deserve more respect and I implore both sides to come to an agreement as quickly as possible.”

For more information on the strike and service updates, call the MTA hotline at 877-337-2017