MTA Investigates Operator Allowing Youths to Drive Subway Train

Alarming Subway Incident Under Investigation

• 🚨 An alarming incident has surfaced involving a New York City subway operator who allegedly allowed two young people to operate a subway train.
• 📱 The video, posted on TikTok, shows teenage boys driving the train, with the post claiming it was permitted by an MTA operator, identified as the operator's son and a friend.
• ⚠️ The MTA is currently investigating the incident, which occurred on a train that was out of service near 111th Street.

MTA Officials' Strong Reactions

• 😠 MTA chair Janna Lieber expressed fury, calling the act dangerous and unwise, and stated that anyone allowing unqualified individuals to drive a train should be fired.
• 🗣️ Lieber confirmed the investigation but could not comment on specifics, emphasizing the severity of the situation.

Public and Rider Concerns

• 🚇 Subway riders have expressed outrage, with one calling the act criminal and suggesting jail time as punishment.
• 📈 This incident is part of a pattern, with four similar investigations regarding unqualified individuals driving subway trains in the past 12 months, resulting in at least four arrests.
• 😟 Concerns are high regarding safety and the overall situation within the MTA, including issues like subway surfing and train hijacking.