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New fare gates with enhanced security features are now operational at all 12 BART stations in Contra Costa County.
CANARSIE — The MTA on Friday introduced new turnstiles and fencing at the Rockaway Parkway L train station to curb fare evasion, requiring all riders, including bus-to-subway transfers, to swipe ...
MTA to test new fare gates to combat fare evasion in NYC subways, introducing advanced technology at 20 stations as part of a broader strategy to address fare loss.
Transit officials have griped about fare evasion for decades, but until now never moved to fundamentally redesign the city's subway turnstiles.
The MTA slapped new metal shields atop a row of turnstiles at a Manhattan subway station in their latest effort to curb fare evasion -- but at least one law-breaking rider Wednesday night hopped ...
Fare evasion costs the MTA roughly $500 million annually. The transit giant has been trying for years to recover the lost revenue. It isn’t the first time an anti-fare evasion strategy was beaten.
Faced with growing community concerns about crime and fare evasion, last fall Metro Transit began a study on installing turnstiles at four of its light-rail stations.
No longer will fare jumpers be allowed simply to pay the $2.50 fare when caught. MTS will also consider shifting to a closed system with turnstiles and other barriers.
September 27, 2024 SEPTA to install taller fare gates at 9 more subway stations next year The new entryways have reduced fare evasion and boosted revenue since they were placed at 69th Street ...