Only 25 percent of New York City subways are wheelchair accessible. Fortunately, the disabled and elderly can call Access-A-Ride for a pick-up at their home at a discounted rate, provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
The MTA, a taxpayer-funded state agency, contracts with private company Curb Mobility to provide on-demand rides. Apparently, the MTA doesn’t do much in the realm of ensuring the company isn’t committing fraud with taxpayer money.
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