MTA to enforce bus stop parking rules with automatic camera enforcement

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Starting Monday, the MTA will activate cameras on buses across New York City to enforce stricter parking regulations at bus stops. Drivers caught parking or pulling over at a bus stop will face fines starting at $50, which can escalate to $250 for repeat offenses. The MTA's new rules aim to improve bus service and enhance safety for commuters. “Time is up for folks who are inconveniencing bus passengers by blocking buses and bus stops,” said New York City Transit Senior Vice President of Buses Frank Annicaro. “Now that Automated Camera Enforcement has been activated, we will hold drivers accountable for blocking bus lanes, double parking in bus paths, and blocking bus stops.” Locals in Flatbush had mixed reactions. Jacques Deas acknowledged the difficulty of parking but noted, "Sometimes it may be good, but sometimes maybe not." Meanwhile, Jessica Woolcock criticized the fines, calling them "crazy." The enforcement will begin in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, with the MTA planning to have over 1,000 cameras in operation by the end of the year. "