LIRR strike forces NYC workers into ‘nightmare’ travel that adds hours to commute
The Long Island Rail Road strike has significantly disrupted commuting for NYC workers, adding hours to their travel time. Many commuters expressed frustration over the lack of clear communication and the inconvenience caused by the strike. Negotiations between the MTA and union workers continue, but progress appears to be stalled.
- ▪Commuters reported spending up to two extra hours on their journeys due to the LIRR strike.
- ▪The MTA provided shuttle buses to help workers reach subway stations, but many still faced lengthy commutes.
- ▪Negotiations between the MTA and union workers are ongoing, with disagreements primarily over pay raises.
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Metro LIRR strike forces NYC workers into ‘nightmare’ travel that adds hours to commute By Brandon Cruz, Reuven Fenton, Kevin Sheehan and David Propper Published May 18, 2026, 5:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Long Island Rail Road strike forced some commuters to waste two extra hours on the road as they scrambled to catch shuttle buses while motorists who drove into the city struggled to find parking Monday morning. Nassau and Suffolk county residents who typically rely on the LIRR to get into work described their trip into the Big Apple as a “nightmare” and “hell” as they were reduced to pawns in the heated bickering between the MTA and the picketing unions.
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