Have you ever wondered what life would be like in New York City without the subway?
It must have surely crossed your mind in a number of occasions. However, I suppose that like everyone else who appreciates the undeniable importance of the subway, you run a laundry list of reasons to develop an aversion towards the system, from unsightly filth and repugnant smell to sardine-packed train cars and delayed arrivals.
Who would not feel repulsed by the mounting trash scattered across the track with the ”gargantuan rascals” running loose all over the place? It is definitely not a sight for the faint of heart.
Nonetheless, when you look around, no one seems to care. More likely than not, commuters have learned to adapt to the unsettling surrounding. They have become oblivious to the view. People are more concerned with getting to their destinations expeditiously. There is no better way to beat the rush hour than the subway.
It is an intricate part of navigating throughout the city without the worries of traffic conditions and running meters. The subway is not simply a mode of transit. It is a way of life in the city.
