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As the Sunday New York City transit strike deadline approaches, hotel rooms are being snapped up by commuters concerned about getting around a city without public transportation. Hotels also report that companies are requesting blocks of rooms for their for employees who would have a difficult time getting to work without mass transit. The Transport Workers Union, which represents some 34,000 city bus and subway workers, has threatened to strike at midnight when its contract ends December 15. In response to the pending strike, the city unveiled a contingency plan that would require taxis to pick up multiple fares, and commuters entering or leaving the city to carry at least four passengers. Other measures include reserving specific roads for emergency vehicles, school and private buses, and medallion taxis during the day. More than 7 million people a day ride the city's subways and buses, making it the largest public transit system in the nation. The city estimated that a walkout by bus and subway workers would cost it from $100 million to $350 million per day. If you plan to travel to New York City for business or pleasure starting Sunday, December 15, please contact a GTM representative as soon as possible to assist you in securing a hotel room as we anticipate space within the city to be very limited. ©2001 Gateway Travel Management. All Rights Reserved.
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