Source: Flickr.com by Herman Yung We’re following up our profile of the differences between New York and London cabbies with another breakdown of transit operators. This time, we look to the unsung heroes of the subway: the operators and conductors. They drive the city (and nearly 7.5 million people) along each weekday, with 1.7 billon trips made last year alone. But a year’s work just barely opens you up to the MTA’s benefits package. If you’re considering an illustrious career in the tunnels (and elevated and at-grade tracks) of the busiest and most expansive rapid transit network in North America, then be sure you meet the following requirements and are up to the challenge. The Company & Network First off, you need to know which of the Metropolitan Transit Authority‘s (MTA’s) companies you’ll be working for. The MTA is a behemoth of public corporations with six subsidiaries–it even has its own government and… Read More