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How bad is the M?

Today the M is a 7.0.

Still better than finding a place to park.

7.0

out of 10

On time

Running. Use it if you're between Queens and the Village.

Alerts

1

Work zones

None

Or — and hear me out — don't drive

Look, the M is a 7.0today. That's not perfect. It's still better than the alternative. (Estimates below are based on a typical weekday run, not your exact trip; both Uber and your car move on a curve the MTA never will.)

HowCostTimeFootnote
Subway (M)$2.90~12 minto a sample Bedford Av → 14 St run
Uber$18–248–22 minsurge adds 1.5–2× on a rainy weekday
Your car$0.65 per mile + parking12–45 minand the parking part is the prank