Taxpayers outraged by MTA’s $252M failed emergency intercom system

Straphangers often face delays due to trash fires, but the real problem lies in the MTA’s financial mismanagement.

The agency claims to be broke and relies on revenue from “congestion pricing” tolls for survival.

However, the MTA continues to overspend on construction projects and waste taxpayer money.

For instance, they spent $252.7 million on 3,000 “Help Point” intercoms, only to find that 50% of calls made were prank calls.

The devices were meant to enhance safety but have instead become a target for misuse.

Emergency calls often go unanswered, putting riders at risk.

Instead of investing in intercoms, the MTA should focus on better budget management and address the real issues at hand.

New Yorkers are already burdened with high costs, and the MTA’s spending habits only add to their frustrations.

It’s time for the agency to prioritize responsible spending and provide commuters with safer and more efficient services.