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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Io Dodds

New York City’s subway is now blasting out ads on some daily commutes: ‘This is violence’

New Yorkers have reacted with horror and infuriation to news that the city's famous subway stations may begin regularly blasting audio ads at passengers.

For months, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has been testing 30-second commercials at select stops as as part of a new pilot program.

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