Couches, chairs and mattresses on the New York underground

[John Ashworth]

Is the Subway REALLY an acceptable replacement for a U-Haul? The passengers carrying couches, chairs and mattresses on the New York underground

For many cash-strapped New Yorkers, hiring a U-Haul truck to move just a few items is simply too expensive. Owning a car in the city and dealing with parking fees is out of the question.

So it's hardly surprising that in recent times there has been an influx of mattresses, couches, chairs and tables carted onto the Subway - much to the chagrin of fellow passengers...