The Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) of New York City has resumed its presence on Twitter after leaving the platform last month. The organization’s multiple accounts are once again providing real-time status updates, which is good news for commuters who rely on MTA’s social media accounts to stay informed about any issues with the city’s subways, buses, and trains.
MTA had initially left Twitter due to the decision to start charging for API access, which would have cost the organization $50,000 per month, according to Bloomberg. However, Twitter has since reversed its decision to charge exorbitant API fees to verified government and publicly-owned services that use the tool for “critical purposes” like emergency notifications, transportation updates, and weather alerts. As MTA is all about transportation updates, this change has allowed the organization to return to Twitter.
2023-05-05 11:45:15
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