MTA tries shields to stop subway fare evaders weeks after adding turnstile spikes
The MTA is trying something new to deter fare evaders just weeks after installing spikes on some subway turnstiles.
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Will MTA’s new shields prevent fare evasion?
The MTA has installed crescent-shaped metal shields to some subway turnstiles adding a few inches of height to the fare gate. Will it be enough to stop people from jumping over them? FOX 5 NY's Teresa ...
NYC subway fare beaters easily crawl under, hop over turnstiles equipped with MTA’s new anti-evasion bars
Rule-breaking riders are easily dropping to all fours to slip under turnstiles that the MTA equipped with new crescent-shaped ...
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New York State Is Planning on Secretly Flooding Subways With Parole Officers to ‘Stop and Frisk’ Parolees
Generally, parole officers are not required to have a warrant to search a parolee as they are technically still under ...
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MTA installs turnstile metal shields at NYC subway station to combat fare evasion
Just weeks after installing so-called "subway spikes" on certain turnstiles at one New York City station, the MTA is trying another new feature in an attempt to deter fare beaters.
MTA tests new ways to block subway turnstile jumpers, ‘back cockers’ and more
The MTA estimates it loses around $285 million a year to fare evasion in the subway system — due both to turnstile jumping ...
MTA installs metal shields on turnstiles at NYC subway station in latest feeble attempt to stop fare beating
I do understand why they did it that way because it’s probably inexpensive for them,” a rider said. “It’s just adding a small ...
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Turnstile Armor Is MTA’s Latest Defense Against Farebeaters
The new metal sheaths first appeared Tuesday at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, the latest line of defense thwarting chronic ...