Subway Fare Evasion Down More Than 25% In Last Six Months: MTA
In the last six months, fare evasion in the New York City subway system has decreased by 26 percent, according to Gov. Kathy ...
Fare evasion drops on New York City subways and buses, MTA says
Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.
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MTA tries out spikey new additions to subway turnstiles. But do they work?
New Yorkers taking the subway may soon see spikey new additions to the turnstile gates. The MTA said newly installed sharp metal barriers are meant to deter turnstile jumpers. The installation is ...
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MTA reports dip in fare evasion as NYPD arrests skyrocket in subway system
The MTA estimates 44% of bus riders and 10% of subway riders skipped the fare during the final three months of 2024.
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MTA’s latest ‘solution’ to $800M fare evasion scourge turns into train wreck as flood of NYC subway riders vault over turnstile spikes
A flood of turnstile jumpers skipped the fare ... $700 million in 2022 — including $315 million in bus fares, $285 million in subway fares, $46 million in bridge and tunnel tolls and $44 million ...
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MTA approves Queens bus redesign, but stop eliminations spark concerns
The MTA board approved a new Queens bus network redesign that aims to provide better service with faster commutes — but also ...
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Is the MTA trolling us all with their latest attempt at stopping fare-beating?
The MTA hemorrhaged a shocking $800 million last year to turnstile jumpers and other thieves. Its answer has been dinky, laughable efforts. Recently, the agency offered $1 million to researchers ...
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The Dream of All-Door Bus Boarding is Victim to MTA’s Fare Evasion Fears
"I'll take my lumps on the back door," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said about his continued unwillingness to let bus ...