The MTA is introducing new half-moon metal shields on subway turnstiles in an effort to combat growing fare evasion. These crescent-shaped barriers are designed to deter commuters from bypassing payment by making it more difficult to jump over turnstiles. However, initial observations reveal that individuals are still managing to jump over these new barriers easily. The agency anticipates significant fare evasion costs in 2024, projecting losses of $360 million. This measure represents part of a broader strategy to address the fare evasion crisis, which includes other initiatives and barriers.
The MTA is installing new metal half-moon shields at subway turnstiles to combat rising fare evasion, but early observations show commuters still bypassing them.
Projected fare evasion losses are estimated at $360 million for the subway in 2024, indicating a crisis level for the MTA.
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