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Nearly one year ago ABC7 News alerted BART to fare evaders using emergency exits at the San Leandro station. ABC7 News Reporter Melanie Woodrow went back to the station to see what if anything has ...
I want to ensure BART can continue serving the people who need it — but efforts to curb fare evasion don’t do that.
Just last week, the transit agency said BART has seen an overall drop in violent crime of 23%. MORE: Are BART's new 7-foot fare gates working to deter evaders? Here's what agency says ...
A new study claims changes made by BART to address fare evasion and security are not making the system any better and questions if law enforcement is the right solution. “There are many things ...
Bart police and fare evader inspectors are out this morning, looking for people who didn’t pay for their ride. They say these sweeps usually end up with 75-100 people being removed from trains.
BART is moving forward with the latest in a series of fare hikes designed to keep up with inflation as it faces a future of major deficits and potential service cuts. The 6.2% increase is scheduled to ...
A new study casts doubt on the effectiveness of BART's focus on preventing fare evasion, including the installation of new fare gates. John Ramos reports.
A new study of safety and security on BART questions if new fare evasion gates and increased arrests actually lead to a safer riding experience.