NeverTrustATurtle t1_jdw4gi0 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in MTA Doubles Down on Construction Costs by michaelmvm

Btw, every time they change a lightbulb, it’s $700. For one bulb.

Source: buddy who worked in the 2nd Ave line

queensnyatty t1_jdw7c37 wrote on March 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM

I knew someone that worked off Broadway. He said whenever a light blew they changed all the lights. Union rules were such that you had to pay for a large minimum block of time, so they might as well do it all at once. They donated the used bulbs at least.

supremeMilo t1_jdwajit wrote on March 27, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Omg, please tell me MTA doesn’t sub out lightbulb changes.

deathhand t1_jdyn3w4 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 3:31 AM

They certainly do! The Port Authority also subs out bagge carrisouel cleaning/maintenence and DOT does it for HOV lane conversions! It's turtles and accountants all they way down!