NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The MTA announced on Sunday, its plans to use ultraviolet lamps as a method to disinfect trains, buses, and work areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The transit authority partnered with scientists at Columbia University, previously testing UV light technologies as a way to quickly eliminate other diseases.
In an effort to upgrade from the bleach and chemical sprays currently used to clean, transit officials say that beginning the week of May 11, lamps that emit "UV-C" rays will be placed inside subway cars and buses at two MTA rail yards and a bus depot.
The rays can be harmful if directly exposed.
Beginning on Wednesday, the city's subways will shut down from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for thorough disinfecting after an announcement from Gov. Cuomo, and will remain in effect for the duration of the pandemic.





