As their last stop nears, NYC's orange subway seats get artsy sendoff
New York City is phasing out its iconic orange subway seats, which have been a fixture since the 1970s. Older train cars containing these seats are being replaced with modern models. The transition is being marked by an artistic sendoff.
Brightly colored seats became ubiquitous on certain train lines starting in the 1970s. Now, cars containing them are being replaced with new models.
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