NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced its contingency plans for commuters as the clock ticks towards a looming Long Island Rail Road strike next Thursday.

The MTA is offering free shuttle buses for LIRR commuters during the ongoing strike, connecting them to subway stations in Queens. The buses operate during peak hours and aim to alleviate congestion.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Monday will be the first workday without service due to the Long Island Rail Road strike. New York Governor Hochul said that starting at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, the MTA will deploy ...

MINEOLA, N.Y. (PIX11) — An LIRR strike is bringing major disruptions to Long Island’s morning commute, forcing riders to find alternate ways into the city. Anyone heading to the Mineola LIRR station ...

The shuttle buses served as a lifeline for hundreds of commuters stranded by the strike on Monday morning. But they also drew criticism from labor leaders on the picket line.