#fare-evasion

#fare-evasion

The MTA's inefficiencies and failed projects raise questions about its request for $4 billion from taxpayers.

MTA inspectors will enforce fare payment on buses due to a 50% fare evasion rate, up from 21% before the pandemic.

The MTA will not be renewing the free fare trial program for several bus lines, as it did not increase the rider base.

SFMTA's increased inspections are effectively reducing fare evasion rates, which peaked at nearly 30% last year, crucial for the agency's financial health.

The increase in fare evasion in NYC reflects the broken-windows theory, proving minor issues can burgeon into significant societal problems.

Almost 50% of NYC bus riders evade fares, risking service cuts.

Public contempt over fare evasion could lead to more significant cuts to bus services.

Current fare enforcement measures are ineffective against rampant evasion.

BART claims fare evasion dropped by a third following installation of fare gates, despite questionable polling methodology.

BART's implementation of new fare gates has resulted in a significant decrease in fare evasion and crimes.

New BART fare gates are reducing fare evasion, but some still find ways to bypass the system.

Santas creatively used BART's fare gates during SantaCon, highlighting loopholes in fare enforcement and the intersection of holiday festivities and social media engagement.

The MTA's new spikes are failing to deter fare evaders at subway stations.

A New York City commuter effortlessly bypassed new subway turnstile spikes designed to prevent fare evasion less than 36 hours after installation.

Cracking down on fare evasion is essential for funding the MTA's $68.4 billion capital plan.

The failure of the OMNY system highlighted serious safety concerns for riders amidst recent police violence against fare evaders.

New York is intensifying enforcement against fare evasion on buses due to significant financial losses and passenger frustration.

The new strategy is prompted by the high rate of fare evasion, exceeding 50% on city buses.

Fare evasion on public transit has increased significantly, especially in New York City, where nearly half of bus riders skip paying the fare.

New York City's public transit system suffers from major mismanagement and unsustainable fare evasion, making comparisons to cities like London stark.

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.

There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

MBTA is actively pursuing charges against a fare evader who damaged property while trying to avoid paying his fare.

The TTC is increasing fare inspections on bus platforms to combat fare evasion.

Police acted according to guidelines when confronting a knife-wielding suspect, resulting in injuries to an officer and bystanders.

Police shooting of a bystander during a fare evasion confrontation raises concerns about the use of force in crowded transit spaces.

New Yorkers deserve better subway conditions; Rep. Torres advocates for addressing public safety and quality of life issues.

Chiltern Railways significantly increased fare evasion recovery in 2024, with harsh penalties for offenders.

Chiltern Railways recovered over £1 million from fare evaders in 2024, emphasizing the need for fairness among paying passengers.

A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.

Increased penalty fines for fare dodging are proving effective, but fare evasion remains above the target.

The mayor acknowledges the need for improved support against fare evasion.

Mayor Adams defended police actions in a shooting incident, emphasizing the need for safety when confronting repeat offenders.

The incident escalated from a fare evasion stop to a shooting involving bystanders and police at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Derell Mickles remains hospitalized and unable to walk after being shot by police for allegedly skipping fare and threatening officers with a knife.

NYPD defended its officers involved in a subway shooting, emphasizing it was a mental health crisis, not fare evasion-related.

The department vowed to release bodycam footage to provide transparency in the incident.

The Brooklyn subway shooting raises urgent questions about police use of force, oversight, and the effectiveness of Tasers.

Public officials demand independent investigation after a police shooting over fare evasion left several injured.

The government will review rail fare enforcement due to concerns over disproportionate actions against innocent fare evaders.

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money.

A yellow card system for first-time offenders seeks to prevent unfair punishments for honest mistakes in ticketing.

Northern has halted prosecutions for misuse of 16-25 railcards, acknowledging the confusion around fare rules and promising to review past cases.

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

The NYPD's response to a fare-beater escalated to gunfire, raising concerns about police use of force.

Surveillance and bodycam footage show the chaotic moments leading to the shooting.

Michael Kemper, NYPD Chief of Transit, is stepping down but leaves a legacy of reduced subway crime and improved safety measures.

Incidents of abuse against transport staff are commonly linked to fare evasion disputes; TfL aims to reduce this through legal awareness campaigns.

TfL spends millions on fare enforcement with limited returns, facing challenges from fare evaders who can be intimidating or abusive.