5:20 don't bother listening to the announcements? Actually it's good to keep an ear open as sometimes sudden changes occur (might skips stops or next stop might be last stop) while on the train. Some trains use automated voices while others have a live person saying what stop is next. Depends on the train. No app will tell you in real-time if there's a delay up ahead,whether that be a police investigation or the always fun "sick passenger" announcement. If you're a tourist, you should pay even more attention. The Wifi also works only when the train pulls up to the station. It dies when it goes inside the tunnel. All stations are Wifi enabled. If anything,ask an MTA attendant or the train conductor before boarding,if you have any questions.
Wish never having a more complicated trouble.Government outta issue L train bonds, and the profit should buy temporary bus transportations during the rejuvenation of L line .
As a native NYer who watched this for the lulz, I have to agree with Jose. Not listening to announcements is why I see dazed and confused tourists constantly wondering why they ended up in X when they were trying to go to Y. The 4/5/6 and 1/2/3 lines are the biggest culprit for changing up which line they're using or suddenly a local train is going express because of signal problems, etc. And the thing about terrible speakers really only applies to the older trains. The newer trains with electronic boards all have good speakers and you had best pay attention. In general the biggest piece of advice I have for tourists coming here period is pay attention. Especially during rush hour. You're here on vacation but we're trying to get to work or go home--please step to the side if you need to look at your phone, not deadass in the middle of the platform. And don't be afraid to ask somebody if you need help, seriously. Contrary to what you've seen on tv and in movies, we're not rude folks--it's just that etiquette rules work differently in a densely populated city of 8 million people. Most of us don't mind helping. I'm damn near 40 and been riding the trains my whole life. I know the system like the back of my hand, and I know it can be intimidating or confusing for people who aren't used to its quirks. I work near the WTC and whenever I see people looking lost I offer help. Most of the time they're shocked, lol. But you've not had a real NYC experience until you get 3 people arguing over the best way to get to somewhere after a tourist asks somebody how. We all think we know everything about this town and we don't mind showing it, lol.
I agree, and well put pay attention to the announcements. Also, we are trying to get to and from work, and are not rude just get the F××× out the way. LOL
New Yorkers are the best, I always feel like such a dumbfounded tourist when I visit New York, but I love your city and your people. You are so far ahead of the rest of the country, it's ridiculous. I think everyone should experience NYC at least once, I'm going for my 5th time in 2 days.
@@acorntree404 If they can walk and aren't a toddler anymore, you're technically supposed to swipe them in. But generally, people don't bat an eye if you just squeeze them through the turnstile with you (provided they can fit in the spot with you of course). My mom used to do that all the time when I was a kid lol
Here's one more Subway personal safety tip from a Bi-Coastal Resident (New York & Los Angeles): If you are riding the subway late at night or feel uncomfortable riding the subway, get on the car where the Conductor is located (Towards the center of the train). Thieves/Violent people tend to avoid these cars since there is an official MTA Staff Person there who can call for help , etc if something should happen.
@@Geospeed118 yeah but the operator can't do much since they're only in charge of driving the train...its better to be near the conductor because they're the one managing train announcements/deal with issues like people not staying clear of the doors. plus they regularly stick their head out of the window to make sure everything's running smoothly
Ahead of our trip to NYC we watched this video and found it extremely helpful. The section on how to purchase/load a Metrocard was especially useful, as was the note to pay attention to the "uptown and downtown" signs. And Citymapper! Invaluable. Well done.
I have lived in North Jersey my entire life literally 15 minutes from the city and I still don't know how to take the Subway. Or don't feel confident enough on my own. Unfortunately, I have to go to Brooklyn on my own and this video was the saving grace I needed. Thanks!
@@marzhayez3428 I live in New York and New York is very expensive but the best thing about it is that the Systems in New York helps people have a place to live in. But it would be in a bad place like The Bronx. I would rather live in Florida. Unless if I was rich and could live in a nice part of New York
Just got back from a jam-packed 4 day trip to NYC/Manhattan. The City Mapper app was GOLDEN both for walking directions and for subway directions. Thanks for the info! Saved our trip! And sanity!
I remembered going to NYC for a day . I got so thirsty and asked one of the person in the carts does he take debit card 💳. He said no where are you from ? Me - Florida . Him- handle me a free water bottle. So nice of him 😊that’s why I love NYC friendly people .
Don't look at people. Don't talk to anyone. Beware of thieves. Hardly any toilets. Use sanitiser. Don't eat. No coverage in tunnels. No location indicators in carriages. Yikes; makes Sydney's trains (176 stations, 506 miles) and integrated light rail, ferries and buses sound like heaven, even with a cost of up to $15.80 (about US$11.00) a day.
So lucid... so informative... so succinct! ... A visitor to the Big Apple ---NYC--- would otherwise get intimidated, but NOT if s/he has watched your superb, brilliant narration with "hands-on" demos, beforehand ! Please keep up the Good Work !
From a New Yorker , I am so glad someone has done their homework on NYC, you don't know how many do not and do not know the Vanacular for New York, from a New Yorker.
Bad advise to tell people.not to listen to announcements. You may miss important info about delays, changes in service, emergency conditions,.etc. Please, listen carefully. to the announcements.
These are actually great tips. Im going to look into Citymapper just out of curiosity. In the meantime, you forgot a few important tips 1) follow the arrows on the card for the swipe / insert direction. Easy to see 2) when you get to the platform you can use the map to verify your destination. However, don't stare at the list of stops on the train blocking the doors... It's get in and go, not look at the stops. You can look once you're on the train moving 3) when boarding, let the people exiting get out first. This makes it 10x easier to get in and find a spot The only other thing was I wouldn't have discussed "express buses" or at least clarified that they are special inter-boro buses but are not necessary for crossing the Boros (tbh I've lived in NYC my entire life and never used the express bus nor do I really know anyone who has) Other than that it was good
There's a lot you left out. The congestion, crime,homeless, the many street performers -music, dancers amongst other things you wasn't expecting. Wouldn't be NYC without out it!!
If I can navigate all those lines and remember those stations, you can too. No hate as these tips are great but if you're gonna stay longer than a few weeks, you might as well learn the ropes.
I'm amazed at the complexity! My wife and I are going to NYC in August for what will amount to our first trip to NYC (both of us have visited briefly when we were young and had no resources, so it was a bust!). Since we have some resources, we have been to Chicago (with friends who served as tour guides, but it seemed easy to use the Metro) . . . and then Buenos Aires, Santiago and CDMX (Mexico City). All of those systems were WAY easier to use . . . and, while Buenos Aires and Santiago are smaller than the Big Apple, CDMX is actually somewhat larger. You can get anywhere in the 21-million population metro system for about 29 cents U.S. Another 29 cents gets you back to where you started. If you spend $1 per day in CDMX on travel, you have traveled a hell of a lot! Clean, comfortable, simple, smooth and safe . . . I think CDMX metro is going to be tough for NYC to match. We will see, of course . . . Because we're going to end up in both in late summer.
In Germany or other Countries, Trains, Subways, Trams and City-Trains are different and easyer. We can Buy al kind of Tickets at Ticketmachine with big TouchScreen or on Mobilephone-Ticket-Apps. The most tickets can use for all Local traffic. We dont got these Turnstile or other Gates, we can Carry a Bicycle or whats about Wheelchair user? they can ride too (if a Elevator available). The most Stations got 2 Levels, the first can arrive with every entrance on a Streetcross, and then you choise the right stairs to the right direction. The most Trains got computer-Controlled Announcement-systems, you can always understand and Old or Modern Screens shows next 3-6 Stations, local Commercials or Other. the NJ Subways is really complicated, its a Adventure^^
thank you for this video even though i’ve lived in ny my whole life i’ve never taken the subway or public transport bc my parents are terribly strict so i literally don’t go like anywhere at all … tomorrow though for my birthday my grandfather who’s visiting is taking me out to the city and even though we’ve been before this is the first time we’re going with the subway (we always took an uber or were dropped off by my parents) even though this is something i’ve always wanted to do i don’t know i guess because it’s so close now i’m getting really anxious and the amount of people that will be there is freaking me and my grandfather isn’t the best at navigating tbh so there’s that too (he’s the type to like stand in the middle of stairwells and such) so i’m kinda anxious about that but watching this video is really calming my nerves i’ve known how to do all this in theory but having the visual demonstration helps immensely and i don’t feel as nervous anymore thank you 🫶
what is the coincidence of me seeing your comment you posted only 20 minutes ago as i am typing this. I am gonna visit new york soon and I plan on staying for around a week and taking the subway trains is very confusing to me lol. i havent watched the video yet because I saw you're comment and read it. but hey happy early birthday good luck on the train station because me personally already off the bat I am going to be a little bit on the germaphobe side lol
Hi there, thanks for the video, I was wondering if i buy the 7 day pass, could I ride the regular local busses as well? or should i get the express bus one that cost $59?
I live in New York City and I'm only 16. I have been taking public transportation with my parents. I want to take it my self but I am too nervous and afraid. I don't like being around a lot of people by my self. Can somebody give me some advice.
1. Stay away from beggars and suspicious people | 2. Don’t look at or talk to strangers | 3. Don’t give anyone personal information or money | 4. Avoid the subway late at night, use buses or cabs at that time instead because it’s safer | 5. Follow signs for construction and other notices | 6. Stay near other passengers who don’t look suspicious or dangerous
These are some very helpful tips about riding the subway in NYC! I still need to make a trip over there someday. I'll have to remember that Citymapper app as I know that will be very helpful!
Thank you for makin this video. But you did not explain about those numbers and letters about which train is going where or how to find out correct train?
lol my backpack got rly dirty one time when i took an N train to Canal st. also a good tip for tourists, at some stations like 34st penn station (both 1,2,3 and A,C,E stations) and atlantic avenue barclays center (2,3,4,5 only), the express, and local tracks do not share platforms. make sure you know which train to take.
I know this is way late, but there are a few things to note on the Metrocard transfers thing on #8 (6:43). For one that's true, Subway to Bus, Bus to Subway and not Subway to Subway. Except Lexington-63rd St (F,Q) to Lexington Ave-59th/59th St (N,R,W,4,5,6) and Inwood 207th (A) to 215th and 207th Sts (1) are the only stations in the system that allow a free out-of-station subway to subway transfer between them. Also you need to mention that you used the card on a PATH train station so the prices are different because you're leaving the MTA and entering Port Authority stations. Also about transfers as far as buses are concerned: 1. Can't use them on the same route going in the same direction and you can't use them on the same route going the opposite direction. Different routes only and it's good only once!
@@YellowProductions No problem. Just a correction, PATH trains as far as the base fare is the same as the MTA. It's just their unlimited options are different.
Great tips, thanks. We travel to NY in couple of weeks and have 2 children under 44 inches which I understand ride for free.... how you get pass with children?
Don’t forget that free WiFfi and cell service is available in all 282 underground subway stations! For Wi-Fi access, just log on to the TransitWirelessWifi through your network settings. We’d love to see a video about how to access free Wi-Fi while traveling in New York!”
if you ever watch old clips of the new york subway it looked really filthy. it looks way better now and a little cleaner. also whenever i think of the new york subway, i think of Seinfeld when Kramer is on the train fighting for a seat and fighting for that newspaper.
oh yeah the rats. summer is the worst. you walk around all day. then you go down to the subway and its worse. you feel dirty then you also see the rats crawling under there. those are the moments when i wished i was back in the tokyo subway where they its still cool and clean in the subway.
5:20 don't bother listening to the announcements? Actually it's good to keep an ear open as sometimes sudden changes occur (might skips stops or next stop might be last stop) while on the train. Some trains use automated voices while others have a live person saying what stop is next. Depends on the train. No app will tell you in real-time if there's a delay up ahead,whether that be a police investigation or the always fun "sick passenger" announcement. If you're a tourist, you should pay even more attention. The Wifi also works only when the train pulls up to the station. It dies when it goes inside the tunnel. All stations are Wifi enabled. If anything,ask an MTA attendant or the train conductor before boarding,if you have any questions.
Good point! Pinned to the top!
Jose Ramos Totally agree. I was in NYC for 3 months a few years ago and I found the announcements super important!
Wish never having a more complicated trouble.Government outta issue L train bonds, and the profit should buy temporary bus transportations during the rejuvenation of L line .
Jose Ramos is
@@YellowProductions respect for not acting like a defensive bitch
As a native NYer who watched this for the lulz, I have to agree with Jose. Not listening to announcements is why I see dazed and confused tourists constantly wondering why they ended up in X when they were trying to go to Y. The 4/5/6 and 1/2/3 lines are the biggest culprit for changing up which line they're using or suddenly a local train is going express because of signal problems, etc. And the thing about terrible speakers really only applies to the older trains. The newer trains with electronic boards all have good speakers and you had best pay attention.
In general the biggest piece of advice I have for tourists coming here period is pay attention. Especially during rush hour. You're here on vacation but we're trying to get to work or go home--please step to the side if you need to look at your phone, not deadass in the middle of the platform. And don't be afraid to ask somebody if you need help, seriously. Contrary to what you've seen on tv and in movies, we're not rude folks--it's just that etiquette rules work differently in a densely populated city of 8 million people. Most of us don't mind helping. I'm damn near 40 and been riding the trains my whole life. I know the system like the back of my hand, and I know it can be intimidating or confusing for people who aren't used to its quirks. I work near the WTC and whenever I see people looking lost I offer help. Most of the time they're shocked, lol. But you've not had a real NYC experience until you get 3 people arguing over the best way to get to somewhere after a tourist asks somebody how. We all think we know everything about this town and we don't mind showing it, lol.
Thanks for the correction and being a helpful New Yorker! And I hope you got a few lulz out of the video :)
I agree, and well put pay attention to the announcements. Also, we are trying to get to and from work, and are not rude just get the F××× out the way. LOL
New Yorkers are the best, I always feel like such a dumbfounded tourist when I visit New York, but I love your city and your people. You are so far ahead of the rest of the country, it's ridiculous. I think everyone should experience NYC at least once, I'm going for my 5th time in 2 days.
are kids free? how do they get through the barriers?
@@acorntree404 If they can walk and aren't a toddler anymore, you're technically supposed to swipe them in. But generally, people don't bat an eye if you just squeeze them through the turnstile with you (provided they can fit in the spot with you of course). My mom used to do that all the time when I was a kid lol
Here's one more Subway personal safety tip from a Bi-Coastal Resident (New York & Los Angeles): If you are riding the subway late at night or feel uncomfortable riding the subway, get on the car where the Conductor is located (Towards the center of the train). Thieves/Violent people tend to avoid these cars since there is an official MTA Staff Person there who can call for help , etc if something should happen.
Great tip.. thanks Geshmake!
@@YellowProductions You're welcome, Sir! I love your videos...keep up the great work!!
what about the front car there is the dirver
@@Geospeed118 yeah but the operator can't do much since they're only in charge of driving the train...its better to be near the conductor because they're the one managing train announcements/deal with issues like people not staying clear of the doors. plus they regularly stick their head out of the window to make sure everything's running smoothly
Ahead of our trip to NYC we watched this video and found it extremely helpful. The section on how to purchase/load a Metrocard was especially useful, as was the note to pay attention to the "uptown and downtown" signs. And Citymapper! Invaluable. Well done.
Thanks Michael!!!
I have lived in North Jersey my entire life literally 15 minutes from the city and I still don't know how to take the Subway. Or don't feel confident enough on my own. Unfortunately, I have to go to Brooklyn on my own and this video was the saving grace I needed. Thanks!
Thank you very much, my brother is tryning to live here, and does not think about buying a car yet. I will show this video for him. Thanks from Brazil
why am i watching this i live in florida
Well you could live in New York City and still need to watch this lol
Me too that’s my dream right now lol . Florida suck lol
@@marzhayez3428 I live in New York and New York is very expensive but the best thing about it is that the Systems in New York helps people have a place to live in. But it would be in a bad place like The Bronx. I would rather live in Florida. Unless if I was rich and could live in a nice part of New York
@@marzhayez3428 it's horrible!. 5/10 would recomend haha
I’m from FL vacationing in NYC and watching to learn because I’m tired of paying Uber
Don’t stare at anyone = Truth. Invest in head phones as well.
Open a paperback or a newspaper and keep your eyes on it. That way nobody will even THINK you are looking at them.
I’m in the city for vacation. First thing I notice is everyone has headphones on.
Unless your charles bronson
Don't stair just take the elevator or the escalator.🤗
Just got back from a jam-packed 4 day trip to NYC/Manhattan. The City Mapper app was GOLDEN both for walking directions and for subway directions. Thanks for the info! Saved our trip! And sanity!
Awesome Scott! Thanks for the feedback!
By far the most detailed video on using the markers to identify needed routes. Great job! Wish I'd found your video on the first day of my trip.
"Don't eat anything until your hands are clean" Words to live by!!!
Still months away from our planned trip to NYC, but already downloaded the app. Thanks for the tips!
I remembered going to NYC for a day . I got so thirsty and asked one of the person in the carts does he take debit card 💳. He said no where are you from ? Me - Florida . Him- handle me a free water bottle. So nice of him 😊that’s why I love NYC friendly people .
i took one for the first time this week wasnt as bad as people say.
Don't look at people. Don't talk to anyone. Beware of thieves. Hardly any toilets. Use sanitiser. Don't eat. No coverage in tunnels. No location indicators in carriages. Yikes; makes Sydney's trains (176 stations, 506 miles) and integrated light rail, ferries and buses sound like heaven, even with a cost of up to $15.80 (about US$11.00) a day.
much more information than I was looking for. Thank you
Thanks Kimberly!
So lucid... so informative... so succinct! ... A visitor to the Big Apple ---NYC--- would otherwise get intimidated, but NOT if s/he has watched your superb, brilliant narration with "hands-on" demos, beforehand ! Please keep up the Good Work !
From a New Yorker , I am so glad someone has done their homework on NYC, you don't know how many do not and do not know the Vanacular for New York, from a New Yorker.
Thanks Roger!!!
Bad advise to tell people.not to listen to announcements. You may miss important info about delays, changes in service, emergency conditions,.etc. Please, listen carefully. to the announcements.
First reply in 2 years
Thank you King. gonna be using NYC transit to go to sporting events.
thank you for including the not staring part :) much appreciated
I LOVE NEW YORK SUBWAY TRAINS!!!! :-D
These are actually great tips. Im going to look into Citymapper just out of curiosity.
In the meantime, you forgot a few important tips
1) follow the arrows on the card for the swipe / insert direction. Easy to see
2) when you get to the platform you can use the map to verify your destination. However, don't stare at the list of stops on the train blocking the doors... It's get in and go, not look at the stops. You can look once you're on the train moving
3) when boarding, let the people exiting get out first. This makes it 10x easier to get in and find a spot
The only other thing was I wouldn't have discussed "express buses" or at least clarified that they are special inter-boro buses but are not necessary for crossing the Boros (tbh I've lived in NYC my entire life and never used the express bus nor do I really know anyone who has)
Other than that it was good
Thanks Matt for the additional tips!
excellent infomation
Thanks Stephen!
There's a lot you left out. The
congestion, crime,homeless, the many street performers -music, dancers amongst other things you wasn't expecting. Wouldn't be NYC without out it!!
Great video. I’ve lived in nyc for 20 years. I never noticed the green and red lights outside the stations=)
Glad I could share something new! :)
Yellow Productions waht does it mean?
Green lights means that the entrance is open. Red lights means it’s closed and you can’t go in.
Thank you!!! I got an internship at SoHo NYC this coming April till August. This will help me a lot!!!
I'm from NYC and I still learned some things like the black and white dots. great video!
This was helpful on our NYC trip. Thanks.
Your channel deserves more subscribers!
Aww.. thanks Tou!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for making this video! You have saved me a lot of time being lost with this subway system XD !
Amazing, very informative and very clear! Thank you!
Good video. You have not explained what are the options for reloading the metro card.
This is sooo useful!!! Thank you so much!!
If I can navigate all those lines and remember those stations, you can too. No hate as these tips are great but if you're gonna stay longer than a few weeks, you might as well learn the ropes.
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I'm amazed at the complexity! My wife and I are going to NYC in August for what will amount to our first trip to NYC (both of us have visited briefly when we were young and had no resources, so it was a bust!). Since we have some resources, we have been to Chicago (with friends who served as tour guides, but it seemed easy to use the Metro) . . . and then Buenos Aires, Santiago and CDMX (Mexico City). All of those systems were WAY easier to use . . . and, while Buenos Aires and Santiago are smaller than the Big Apple, CDMX is actually somewhat larger. You can get anywhere in the 21-million population metro system for about 29 cents U.S. Another 29 cents gets you back to where you started. If you spend $1 per day in CDMX on travel, you have traveled a hell of a lot! Clean, comfortable, simple, smooth and safe . . . I think CDMX metro is going to be tough for NYC to match. We will see, of course . . . Because we're going to end up in both in late summer.
29 cents! That's a bargain!
@@YellowProductions Well, depending on the current exchange rate, it could be as high as 31 cents. LOL.
Avoid stairwells with blind bends in them after rush hour.
Thank you for making this! Very helpful
My pleasure Llamalord! Great name by the way! I love Llamas! :)
I live in New York...
...and HES TELLING ME THING I DIDNT KNOW.
......................................................... ;)
Good tips, and wow as a new yorker I never knew about the lights and stations.
Thank you for the guide. I'll be spending my vacation in New Jersey and will explore Manhattan
Welcome to you, Chris!
In Germany or other Countries, Trains, Subways, Trams and City-Trains are different and easyer. We can Buy al kind of Tickets at Ticketmachine with big TouchScreen or on Mobilephone-Ticket-Apps. The most tickets can use for all Local traffic. We dont got these Turnstile or other Gates, we can Carry a Bicycle or whats about Wheelchair user? they can ride too (if a Elevator available). The most Stations got 2 Levels, the first can arrive with every entrance on a Streetcross, and then you choise the right stairs to the right direction. The most Trains got computer-Controlled Announcement-systems, you can always understand and Old or Modern Screens shows next 3-6 Stations, local Commercials or Other. the NJ Subways is really complicated, its a Adventure^^
Very accurate !! Keep up the good work !
Thanks Jose!
Thank you! This is SO helpful!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Jon!
Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks Ed!
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Snoop!
Very helpful information.
Thanks Negusu!
Great video. Very helpful!
What a great video
Cool, thanks for the info. Getting ready to go for a few days and hopefully with this video, it goes smoothly!
Awesome. Enjoy NYC Jeff!
Awesome video man! I owe you a Pint when I get to NYC!!!🍻
Thanks!
how the wifi coverage while you are in the subway? what NSIM card would you recommend for foreigners?
Thank you so much for that app recommendation. It’s a piece of art.
Glad you found it useful!
Omg thanks for the. Video it will help me when I go to NY in 3 weeks
Very helpful
Awesome video, so interesting, so informative. Thank you
How to ride NYCT Subway
1. Don’t.
Very great helpful very nice video my friend good morning morning here Philippines new friend thank you 💖
Thank you!
im from nyc and I know to look on the app or call the mta
Thanks ...Very Informative..,,..Really Enjoyed ...love from India...
Thanks Nikhil!
Extremely 👍 well done! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Wow this is really helpful
Thanks Vinyasa!
thank you for this video even though i’ve lived in ny my whole life i’ve never taken the subway or public transport bc my parents are terribly strict so i literally don’t go like anywhere at all … tomorrow though for my birthday my grandfather who’s visiting is taking me out to the city and even though we’ve been before this is the first time we’re going with the subway (we always took an uber or were dropped off by my parents)
even though this is something i’ve always wanted to do i don’t know i guess because it’s so close now i’m getting really anxious and the amount of people that will be there is freaking me and my grandfather isn’t the best at navigating tbh so there’s that too (he’s the type to like stand in the middle of stairwells and such) so i’m kinda anxious about that but watching this video is really calming my nerves
i’ve known how to do all this in theory but having the visual demonstration helps immensely and i don’t feel as nervous anymore thank you 🫶
what is the coincidence of me seeing your comment you posted only 20 minutes ago as i am typing this. I am gonna visit new york soon and I plan on staying for around a week and taking the subway trains is very confusing to me lol. i havent watched the video yet because I saw you're comment and read it. but hey happy early birthday good luck on the train station because me personally already off the bat I am going to be a little bit on the germaphobe side lol
Happy Birthday and hope this helps tomorrow!
Hi there, thanks for the video, I was wondering if i buy the 7 day pass, could I ride the regular local busses as well? or should i get the express bus one that cost $59?
All those fare machines look the same in the US, the LA Metro has these machines too
Happy to us!
I live in New York City and I'm only 16. I have been taking public transportation with my parents. I want to take it my self but I am too nervous and afraid. I don't like being around a lot of people by my self. Can somebody give me some advice.
1. Stay away from beggars and suspicious people | 2. Don’t look at or talk to strangers | 3. Don’t give anyone personal information or money | 4. Avoid the subway late at night, use buses or cabs at that time instead because it’s safer | 5. Follow signs for construction and other notices | 6. Stay near other passengers who don’t look suspicious or dangerous
Thanks for the helpful tips
My pleasure!
Thank you!! Great video. Being from Arizona, this is extremely confusing. Thanks for explaining it. It makes a lot more sense now.
Thanks James
These are some very helpful tips about riding the subway in NYC! I still need to make a trip over there someday. I'll have to remember that Citymapper app as I know that will be very helpful!
That app is a great tool! I used it quite a bit in London recently too... definitely beats google maps for public transit
love you and your videos mate! keep it up
Thanks Gabe!
This is really helpful. (Thanks from Ireland)
Thanks Robbie!
Thanks for another great video
My pleasure John!
Thank you Chris, this is really helpful. David and Ann.
My pleasure! Thanks for the note David and Ann!
Thank you for makin this video. But you did not explain about those numbers and letters about which train is going where or how to find out correct train?
lol my backpack got rly dirty one time when i took an N train to Canal st. also a good tip for tourists, at some stations like 34st penn station (both 1,2,3 and A,C,E stations) and atlantic avenue barclays center (2,3,4,5 only), the express, and local tracks do not share platforms. make sure you know which train to take.
what if doesn't say uptown or downtown? does that mean it goes both ways?
Hi friend, I really like your videos.
Thanks Leonardo!
5:46 Don't stare at the people on the train. I love people watching but I will try not to stare.
Why cant u look at people.
runningkirk wa trust me you don’t want to know lmao 🤣
runningkirk wa it’s rude and they will think you want beef lol . I am Haitian I could’ve told you that
Is there wifi at the stations?
dammit now i wanna go back to new york again.
I know this is way late, but there are a few things to note on the Metrocard transfers thing on #8 (6:43). For one that's true, Subway to Bus, Bus to Subway and not Subway to Subway. Except Lexington-63rd St (F,Q) to Lexington Ave-59th/59th St (N,R,W,4,5,6) and Inwood 207th (A) to 215th and 207th Sts (1) are the only stations in the system that allow a free out-of-station subway to subway transfer between them. Also you need to mention that you used the card on a PATH train station so the prices are different because you're leaving the MTA and entering Port Authority stations.
Also about transfers as far as buses are concerned: 1. Can't use them on the same route going in the same direction and you can't use them on the same route going the opposite direction. Different routes only and it's good only once!
Thanks for the extra clarifications!
@@YellowProductions No problem. Just a correction, PATH trains as far as the base fare is the same as the MTA. It's just their unlimited options are different.
thank you for this!
My pleasure Tristan!
Great tips, thanks. We travel to NY in couple of weeks and have 2 children under 44 inches which I understand ride for free.... how you get pass with children?
Can you use 1 card for 2 people?
Súper interesting video! It's good to know!
Thanks Alejandro!
I’ve been to New York City and I already knew how to ride the subway because I had experience riding the Vancouver SkyTrain
Nice
Thanks a lot
Mr.Yellow ,would you mind telling me how to ride a mta bus ? ...like M1 or....etc Thank you !
More details on getting through the different turnstiles would be helpful. I lost money just trying to swipe then push but got stuck a few times.
Don’t forget that free WiFfi and cell service is available in all 282 underground subway stations!
For Wi-Fi access, just log on to the TransitWirelessWifi through your network settings. We’d love to see a video about how to access free Wi-Fi while traveling in New York!”
Thank you! :)
Thanks Donut boy!
if you ever watch old clips of the new york subway it looked really filthy. it looks way better now and a little cleaner. also whenever i think of the new york subway, i think of Seinfeld when Kramer is on the train fighting for a seat and fighting for that newspaper.
I think it's only "a little" cleaner than before. Still lots of rats running around the stations! :)
oh yeah the rats. summer is the worst. you walk around all day. then you go down to the subway and its worse. you feel dirty then you also see the rats crawling under there. those are the moments when i wished i was back in the tokyo subway where they its still cool and clean in the subway.
Google maps does give you a timetable when the train comes and where are the exits too!
Awesome video, thank you!!!
Announcements are extremely important.