In a big win for the unions that represent city subway and bus workers and those employed by the commuter rail lines, transit riders who fail to comply with the state's mask requirement will be subject to a $50 fine as of Sept. 14.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Pat Foye made the announcement on a Sept. 10 conference call with Governor Cuomo, who requested that the agency impose the sanction. "The rule will be effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on Monday," Mr. Foye said.
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