Vape pens emit vapor which appears just like smoke. Smoking is not allowed on New York Subways, but vaping is not smoking as there is no combustion.

  • Are vape pens allowed on New York Subways?
  • Are there any State laws which prohibit vaping on subways?

Here are several videos from Shawn Thomas showing this situation;

And some case law; https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2016/2016-ny-slip-op-26033.html

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