Baaaad Commute: Goats Are the New York City Subway’s Latest Struggle

Route Fifty: New York City subway riders have survived oppressive heat in train cars and on the platforms, while adjusting to increasing delays and years of shutdowns of major arteries. Now our nation’s largest subway system is facing livestock-induced disruptions.

In a tweet Monday morning, the Metro Transit Authority’s @NYCTSubway account informed its followers about the latest sign of subway dilemmas: goats.

“A new one for us (we think),” the agency stated. “They’re safe and not currently affecting service, but they are on the run. We’ll keep you posted.”

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