MTA text message service will alert riders to disruptions

[Trainspotter 0]

MTA text message service will alert riders to disruptions

Subway and bus riders may soon be able to receive e-mail and text message alerts about unexpected service disruptions, MTA officials announced Monday.

 

Riders who sign up on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Web site also will be able to personalize alerts they receive by choosing what time of day they travel and which subway line they use.

 

The MTA's finance committee approved a $600,000 contract with MIS Science Corporation Monday, and the full board will vote on the service Tuesday.

 

Full story: - February 25, 2008

[Robert Bosco 0]

yeah..but when i'm downstairs in a station waiting for my train...how effective will those texts be if i can't even receive them....the should work on getting reception in all stations before anything else

[Pablo M 201 35]

TRUTH! And they have to make it so that phones of all different service providers can get reception down there.

[Phil D. 0]

TRUTH! And they have to make it so that phones of all different service providers can get reception down there.

They will most likely charge for such service. If would be real cool if cell towers can be installed down there and you can just use them for free.