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BART's new ‘Next Generation' gates cut fare evasion by more than half, officials say

New BART fare gates that are harder to push through, jump over or crawl under have reduced reports of fare evasion by more ...

Marc Molinaro: The CTA has become a rolling symbol of abdication. Riders don’t feel safe.

The CTA has become a rolling symbol of abdication. Riders don’t feel safe. Police don’t feel supported. And the mayor would ...

Fare evasions cost NYC $1 billion last year — and now the MTA is fighting back. But even if it works, here’s why riders still end up paying for it

It's not as though the MTA isn't trying to enforce fare collection. During the third quarter of 2024, fare evasions resulted ...