Richard Davey, President of NYC Transit, is reportedly leaving his position after two years. Davey, who oversees the city's subways and buses, has not confirmed his departure but did not deny speculation about taking a top job at Massport. This marks the fourth departure from the role in the last two years. The MTA has struggled to retain long-term leadership since Andy Byford resigned in February 2020 following a feud with former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Given the MTA's toxicity, it is argued that it is wildly irresponsible to hand the agency another $1.1B per year.
The condescending management consultant, congestion taxation fetishist, and Bostonian Dick Davey is out at the MTA, marking the 4th departure from the same role in the last two years. Given the MTA's toxicity, it is wildly irresponsible to hand the agency another $1.1B per year… https://t.co/jKuao93dDR
The condescending management consultant. congestion taxation fetishist, and Bostonian Dick Davey is out at the MTA, marking the 4th departure from the same role in the last two years. Given the MTA's toxicity, it is wildly irresponsible to hand the agency another $1.1B per year… https://t.co/jKuao93dDR
‘Frustrated’ NYC Transit chief Richard Davey reportedly fleeing job for Massachusetts post https://t.co/hJNUP8HqGa https://t.co/T3WBnmzcvx
The MTA has struggled to retain a long-term head of its subways and bus operations since former NYC Transit President Andy Byford resigned in February 2020 following a feud with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read more: https://t.co/mjU5QV7zCl https://t.co/EEDDJGIudI
NYC Transit President Richard Davey, who runs subways and buses, leaving MTA https://t.co/NCf6id5JmJ
NEW: @NYCTSubway president Richard Davey is asked about the possibility he’s leaving NYC to take the top job at @Massport — Davey said he wouldn’t speculate on what the board may do Thursday. Not exactly a denial that he could depart after two years as transit prez. #NBC4NY https://t.co/PUekzp4910