Because it's faster than the buses, cheaper than the taxis, and both faster AND cheaper than driving in your own car. The majority of New York City's residents don't even own cars in the first place.
Usually the subway hours in New York City are 24/7. However, if there is a natural disaster, they will most likely be shut down if it is sever enough.
New York City Has The Most People In America
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New York, New York.
New York is USA's most populous city.
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, so, there are more people in New York City than Augusta.
The subway (underground train)
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Yes. Most people have a car. People go everywhere in cars. To the store, to work, on a vacation trip, etc. An exception: In New York City, it is so crowded on the streets that many people do not own a car and they rely on the subway and taxis.
As of 2013, the state that is known for having the most homeless people is the state of New York, particularly New York City. There are a total of 56,672 homeless people in the city alone.
Not by most statistical analysis.
The company that manages trains in New York is called the Metropolitan Transport Authority. Using the rail/subway is by far the most popular form of travel by locals and tourists within New York City.