New York City buses operated by the MTA have used automated stop announcements for years to improve accessibility and keep passengers moving toward the rear exit. The stop requested message is triggered onboard and is heard thousands of times a day across the five boroughs, making it one of the most recognizable everyday sounds of the city. Clips of the chime and voice began circulating on soundboards and in travel videos because the phrasing is so specific to New York transit, and creators now reuse it far outside an actual bus.