There was a time when you left something precious on the subway or bus and you pretty much kissed it good-bye. The MTA has been working to improve this process, using their web presence. Assuming it was turned in, you can fill in a web form and try to get it back.
Now, if my bankcard would work at most stations when I really need to buy a metrocard… I’d be a happy camper.
In the last week or so, it seems the MTA has improved its alerting system. I don’t currently get them on my cell, but I’ve gotten numerous alerts of delays or outages via email. You sign up for the lines that you take/care about.
Then you get numerous messages about when there is a sick customer, or a smoke condition, or whatever. They are nice enough to alert you again when it clears up. Not 100% sure how timely it is, but it seems to be improved. This could save you that horrible hourlong wait for a train that isn’t coming.
Sign up here: http://mymtaalerts.com/
