Accessible & Independent: 360 MTA Bus Tour

Riding the New York City bus in a wheelchair

Navigating New York City in a wheelchair can be difficult. With only 20% of the subway accessible and the Access-A-Ride paratransit service plagued with delays, commuters with mobility issues are left with few options to get around. Fortunately, every MTA bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift and accommodating seating. However, as commuter Shirley Alvarez explains, the bus comes with its own challenge.