The 4 train came in last in on-time percentage in a NYC Transit study, coming in on-time just 70% of the time in May. Even more galling, that’s a nearly 12% drop from May of last year.
Overall, the subway system had an on-time average of 92% for the year.
Top of the heap for May were the M (99%), the J/Z and G (98%), and the Q and W (97%).
At the Bowling Green station on Monday, riders let out gasps of frustration and amusement when a station agent’s voice came over the intercom. Because of a stalled train at 59th Street, the agent said, their train would be delayed “16 to 30 hours.”
Riders were relieved when the train started moving about six minutes later.