Summary:
$2,000 scent diffusers installed in two NYC subway stations.
Mixed reactions: some find the scent pleasant, while others criticize the waste of funds.
Reddit users describe the scent as a strange mix with typical subway smells, with one user describing it as "poopurri with an undercurrent of rotting rat carcass"
The MTA claims feedback is "overwhelmingly positive", despite social media backlash.
Stations involved have histories of homelessness and violence, adding context to MTA's efforts.
NYC Subway Tries Out Fancy Scents: A $2,000 Experiment
The MTA is testing out expensive new scent diffusers in two NYC subway stations: Grand Avenue-Newtown in Elmhurst and Rockaway Avenue in Bed-Stuy. These devices, costing up to $2,200 each, aim to improve the "station environment".
The initiative has sparked mixed reactions. While some riders appreciate the "fresh scent", many others on social media find the idea absurd, given the existing challenges in the subway system. Some comments on Reddit describe the new scent as being oddly mixed with the usual subway smells.
An MTA spokesperson claims the feedback has been "overwhelmingly positive", but the high cost of the diffusers raises concerns. Many question why the money wasn't used for other improvements.
One rider described the scent as "baby powdery", capable of masking other odors but not on the platform. Others find it a welcome change.
The stations involved have previously dealt with issues of homelessness and violence, highlighting the broader context of the MTA's efforts to improve the rider experience.
This initiative follows the MTA's plan to spend up to $1 million on studying fare evaders, which has also drawn criticism.
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