"They charged me $8 for being late. That's not—I can't see how that's fair. $8? Even a dollar - it's ridiculous."
"The conductors are increasingly aware of it and pay attention to that, and our passengers, also. I've been on the railroad a couple of times where there are people who are, like, monopolizing the bathroom for that purpose."
"If I don't take this train, it expires in an hour. So, if I miss this train, I would have to buy another ticket, which I think is really unfair for the rider."
The Long Island Rail Road now requires app-purchased tickets to be activated before the train leaves and shortens unused-ticket validity from 60 days to hours. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority increased related fees in January and implemented an $8 charge for late activation. The measure aims to reduce fare evasion, which cost the system an estimated $46 million in 2024 and includes people lingering in restrooms to avoid paying. The LIRR operates 24/7 across 11 branches and serves about 250,000 weekday riders. Many commuters characterize the new policy as unfair and costly if a train is missed.
Read at The US Sun
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