New York City’s subway system will continue operating 24/7, Joe Lhota, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, said after an urban-planning group suggested halting overnight service. Mr. Lhota spoke out Thursday against the Regional Plan Association’s proposal to close the subway for maintenance between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday. “I believe a permanent closure of the entire subway system every night is a bit draconian,” he said.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 30, 2017 22:18 UTC