New York’s subway is waging a war on fare evasion with hostile architecture

The MTA says the spiked partitions it has introduced at 180-plus stations have helped reduce evasions. But at what cost?
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Fare evasion: MTA Police reports progress in stopping turnstile-hoppers at major transit hubs in NYC

Fare evasion decreased at major subway hubs throughout the city this year, marking a significant decline from 2024, MTA ...
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Subway fare evasion is decreasing due to new MTA measures: new report

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- People going to extremes to avoid paying for the subway is nothing new, but a new report is showing just how much the city is losing, and what new technology has helped cut ...
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The MTA Cracks Down On Fare Evasion With Newly Installed Deterrents At Certain Train Stations

Gone are the days when you can sneak by the turnstiles in New York City subway stations (though, dear reader, we know this isn't you — don't worry, we won't tell). The Metropolitan Transportation ...
City & State New York

Editor’s note: The MTA needs to underscore value to stop fare evasion

Subway fare evasion worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has remained a persistent issue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Fare and toll evaders cost the MTA $1 billion in 2024, ...
The New York Times

It Will Soon Cost More to Ride the Subway and Bus in New York

The fare increase to $3, up from $2.90, will take effect in January, after the city’s transit system ends sales of the MetroCard. Other fares and tolls will also rise. By Stefanos Chen Transit leaders ...