Why do MTA workers wave flashlights as people get on and off the subway? @WnycOrg

Why do MTA workers wave flashlights as people get on and off the subway? @WnycOrg

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Why do MTA workers wave flashlights as people get on and off the subway?

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Why do MTA workers wave flashlights as people get on and off the subway?