MTA expands open stroller spaces to all NYC buses

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on August 6 that it is expanding its "Open Stroller" program to all local and Select Bus Service routes across New York City, allowing parents and caregivers to ride buses without folding their strollers. The systemwide expansion follows a successful multi-year pilot and aims to make the bus network more accessible for families.

Officials said the program provides a clearly marked, dedicated space for strollers on buses, separate from priority seating reserved for passengers using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Depending on the bus model, the space is either an open area near the rear door or is created by flipping up two adjacent seats. Only one open stroller is permitted at a time; if the designated space is occupied, passengers must still fold their stroller before boarding.

New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow, speaking at a news conference in Lower Manhattan, called the expansion a huge win for many people who have been asking for this for many years. He said the initiative allows the MTA to make buses more accessible to more riders while still providing fast, safe, and reliable service. The program...