The unwritten rule that governs the New York City subway is deceptively simple: let people off before you get on. Stand near the doors during rush hour and you will watch it enforced by nothing more than collective glare, muttered commentary, and the occasional loud “excuse me” that carries the weight of a citation. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority runs the largest rapid transit system in the world by number of stations, and its social code has been shaped by more than a century of strangers sharing very tight quarters. This is Guide № 004 in The Love New York Guide series.
What’s inside
- Let Them Off First
- The Backpack and the Seat
- Swipe, Tap, and Keep Moving
- Noise, Space, and Showtime
- Running Trains and Held Doors
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Subway Etiquette — in a beautifully designed, printable booklet. The Love New York Guide № 004.
