Approximately one in two bus passengers in New York City failed to pay the fare in early 2024, prompting the MTA to deploy fare inspectors.
Fare evasion has spiked to nearly 48% on buses, more than double the rate during the pandemic, compared to 14% on subways.
Transit union leaders discourage bus drivers from confronting fare evaders due to safety concerns, leading to a culture of non-enforcement among drivers.
In 2022, bus fare evasion cost the MTA approximately $312 million, highlighting the severe economic impact of this ongoing issue.
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