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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:36 am
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Originally Posted by BlissWorld
A couple friends of mine (and some FTers) suggest to NOT take NYC subway after midnight because it is not safe. So, I've been trying to catch a cab whenever I go clubbing in NYC. However, NYC cab drivers at night are snobby and they sometimes refuse to take you to your destination So, one time, I decided to take the subway (9 from TS to Grand Central, and also 4, 5, 6) on a Sunday night. It was about 1:30am and there were still quite a few people on the subway so I felt safe. This was in early September so I don't know if that made a difference.

So, is NYC subway safe after midnight?
I believe the thread was referring to taking the A or E train after midnight from EWR to Penn Station to JFK/Jamaica. That is a fairly long ride, and goes thru some not very populated stations, thus the caution.
As for cabbies refusing you, I've been refused during the daytime trying to get a taxi in front of a midtown hotel going to Penn Station. (It seems they line up and want to get the airport fares, not the short hauls ).
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