"Supporters of the bill, which is called S4091 and A4873 in the State Senate and Assembly, respectively, argue that a two-person crew is essential for public safety and operational reliability. However, some trains in the city, including the shuttle in Times Square and the G train at night, which connects Queens to Brooklyn, already run without conductors. John Samuelsen, Transit Workers Union International president, said trains that currently run with a one-person crew just the engineer only do so in extremely limited circumstances."
"Conductors act as the eyes and ears of trains and platforms, ensuring that passengers get on and off subways safely and properly. As they scope out the station surroundings, engineers (motormen) are always in the first car, operating the train. Marc A. Hermann / MTA As Gov. Kathy Hochul considers signing a bill to indefinitely keep two staff members on NYC subways, commuters might not realize that conductor-less trains are already rolling on some tracks within the system."
Conductors serve as the eyes and ears of trains and platforms, ensuring passengers board and exit subways safely. Engineers (motormen) operate trains from the first car. New York State bills S4091 and A4873 would mandate two-person crews on nearly all NYC subway trains to preserve public safety and operational reliability. Some New York City services already operate with one-person crews, including the Times Square shuttle and the G train at night. Transit Workers Union International president John Samuelsen said one-person operations occur only in extremely limited circumstances and cited the Times Square shuttle's short, straight run as an example. Governor Kathy Hochul has until the end of the year to decide and is reviewing the measure.
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