VOICED : El metro de Nueva York se detiene en la noche, síntoma de una ciudad enferma

The NYC subway, a system that never closes, has been shut down overnight for the first time since 1904 to disinfect against COVID-19. This unprecedented move aims to eliminate the virus from 6,500 subway cars. The pandemic has drastically reduced subway usage, with a 90% drop in passengers. Alternative transportation is provided for essential workers, while the closure also encourages the homeless to seek shelters. Despite these measures, subway workers face significant health risks, with 109 employees having died from the virus. NYC remains the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S., with no end in sight for lockdown measures.

What was the primary reason for the New York subway's night closure for the first time since 1904?

• To reduce noise pollution

• To conduct maintenance work

• To disinfect due to the COVID-19 pandemic

• To save energy costs

By what percentage did the subway's ridership decrease during the pandemic?

• 30%

• 90%

• 50%

• 70%

What alternative transportation methods were provided during the subway's night closure?

• Bicycles and scooters

• Buses and rental vehicles

• Trains and ferries

• Walking and carpooling

What was one of the social objectives of closing the subway at night?

• To promote tourism

• To encourage homeless individuals to seek shelter

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To increase subway maintenance

How many subway workers died from COVID-19 according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority?

• 75

• 200

• 109

• 50