![A blurry illustration of a black van on a purple background with a purple, circular N.Y.U. logo on the front and side of the van. In front of the van is an image of a phone open to the N.Y.U. Safe Ride App in the App Store.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ops-commuterstudentsaferide-1-1200x900.jpg)
Opinion: Safe Ride struggles to support commuters — but it doesn’t have to
With a few small changes, the program could improve accessibility for thousands of off-campus students.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 3, 2023
![On September 1, a flash flood emergency was declared for New York City from the heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Many NYU commuter students had trouble finding their way back home and to class while relying on public transit. (Staff Photos by Shaina Ahmed and Rachel Cohen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/culture-flooding-900x675.jpg)
Hurricane Ida leaves commuter students at the mercy of the elements
On the eve of the first day of classes, the fallout of Hurricane Ida created a public transit nightmare that left students stranded.
Sabrina Choudhary, Identity & Equity Editor
• September 3, 2021
![New Yorkers and NYU students take the subway for their commutes every day. The MTA released a new policy to fine patrons $50 if they do not wear a mask. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_3215-900x600.jpeg)
Going Maskless on MTA Transit Now Costs $50
Despite potential concerns about the rule disproportionately affecting low-income, Black and indigenous riders of color, NYU commuter students are on board.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• September 17, 2020
![Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/staffrantshorizontal-900x471.jpg)
Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation
We’re all going places in some way or another. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Bella Gil, Ethan Zack, Victor Porcelli, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Alexandria Johnson, Lauren Gruber and Lisa Cochran
• November 20, 2019
![Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition
Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I’m 20 minutes late to Texts and Ideas.
WSN Staff
• May 2, 2019
![If the MTA Wont, NYU Should Supplement Student Travel Fees](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/house2.jpg)
If the MTA Won’t, NYU Should Supplement Student Travel Fees
WSN Editorial Board
• February 17, 2016
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MTA’s Bus Time program arrives in Manhattan
October 10, 2013
![Daniel Cole for WSN](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/9-9-L.jpg)
L subway line to receive more trains, MTA says
September 9, 2013
![Courtesy of Cindy Tsui](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/11-26-commuter-copy.jpg)
UVL to implement new scoring system
November 26, 2012
![Mike Dunckley for WSN](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/Commuter.jpg)
Freshmen commuters dabble in dorm life
September 10, 2012
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024