"I heard that it's been exploding, a fire.
"There are reports that the battery on the Samsung galaxy note 7 will ignite and burn, resulting in poor reputation, and traffic officials are now warning on Twitter on Monday: "I can understand why they don't want it on the train," said one driver.
"To be honest, I don't think I'm comfortable on the train.
Another rider asked, "Why not if it can keep us safe ? ".
Some commuters are happy to hear that it is recommended to turn off the smartphone before entering the station.
The problem is that note 7's lithium-ion batteries catch fire when they overheat.
Samsung said in a statement, "customer security is our top priority.
We ask the owner to power off the Note7 device and replace it today.
"While no one is lighting up on MTA property, some are not surprised that the agency is using potentially dangerous equipment to keep it safe.
"When the hovercraft came out, they also caught fire, and at the train station they posted the sign" don't ride with them "and another subway passenger said: "If you travel safely or don't travel with them at all. ".
Some now want officials to take enough action to convey the message so that everyone with Note 7 will receive it.
"I think it should be a better effort to let the public know what is wrong with the phone, so that it can prevent any harm or anything like that," said one person familiar with the matter . ".
Earlier, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a similar warning urging passengers not to use Note 7 on the plane.