NY1
Some New Subway Cars Will Lack Rush Hour Seats
August 02, 2008
New York City Transit officials are planning a pilot program featuring subway trains with flip-up seats in four of the 10 cars.
The flip-up seats will be locked in the upright position during rush hour and unlocked afterwards.
Officials are hoping to fit as many as 18 percent more people inside those cars.
As of Saturday, it was not known which subway lines will be a part of the test run.
The program is expected to roll out in five to seven months.