NYC subway gates reduce fare evasion by 35 percent
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) installed new fare gates at 20 New York City subway stations, and officials report unpaid entries decreased by over 35 percent at those locations.
Governor Kathy Hochul framed the issue as a matter of fairness for riders who pay their fares, and MTA Chair Janno Lieber highlighted the reduction in unpaid entries as proof the pilot program is working.
The most significant results came at the Hoyt station in Brooklyn, where fare evasion fell by 72 percent. Sixty-three million riders have used the new gates so far. The MTA plans to expand the program to an additional 20 stations across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Officials also state the new gate design improves accessibility and ease of movement for all passengers, including those with luggage.
Some riders questioned whether the $1.1 billion investment in the gates is worthwhile, noting that people still find ways to bypass the system. Hochul indicated the agency is preparing for a larger installation effort, with a goal of eventually equipping 150 stations with the new gates.
