MTA CEO Janno Leiber urged parents to "take control" of their kids' actions as subway surfing leads to six deaths and increased arrests—181 this year.
The MTA announced initiatives to combat subway surfing, including student-voiced subway announcements urging riders to "ride inside to stay alive", but long-term solutions remain elusive.
Lieber pointed out the role of social media in popularizing subway surfing, stating the agency struggles to get videos removed, indicating the challenge of addressing the trend.
Transit Bureau Chief Joseph Gulotta highlighted that some children are not just standing on trains, but performing stunts and acrobatics, risking their lives and safety.
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