The modernization of the fare payment system will provide more options to pay, speeding up boardings and reducing delays.

In 2025, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is planning to roll out a new “open payment ... mobile wallet or smartwatch to pay at fare gates instead of a SmarTrip ...

While WMATA has implemented evasion safeguards on Metrorail through new faregates ... RELATED: Metro expands five-foot gates to all 98 DMV stations RELATED: Fare jumping drops more than 70% ...

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Yetunde Olumide on Feb. 3 presented the latest mid-year financial update ...

The MTA is trying something new to deter fare evaders just weeks after installing spikes on some subway turnstiles.

In Q4 2024, WMATA revenue was 16 percent above budgeted projections with increased paid rail ridership. The authority says it ...

New Yorkers ... turnstile gates. The MTA said newly installed sharp metal barriers are meant to deter turnstile jumpers. The installation is part of the city's plan to prevent fare evasion.