Subway fare evasion decreased by 26 percent over the past six months, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The data, which highlights the effectiveness of strategies implemented by the MTA, shows a ...
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.
Fare evasion dropped slightly on New York City’s subways and buses last year following an enforcement blitz by the NYPD, MTA officials said on Wednesday. MTA Chair Janno Lieber said 10% of ...
Fare evasion cost the MTA roughly $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 in railroad fares.
Turnstile “fins” may be coming to a subway near you as part of the MTA’s initiative to stop fare evaders. The vertical, metal “fins” as they’re called, have curved ridges on ...