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Woman Trapped in MTA Turnstile Amid Fare Evasion Pilot

12/26/2025

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A woman became trapped in an MTA turnstile at Broadway/Lafayette station in Manhattan while attempting fare-free travel.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing automated gates in a pilot program aimed at reducing fare evasion.
MTA officials said the gates can close on individuals if two people pass through at the same time.
Critics have mocked the design as over-engineered, noting the pilot faces challenges like automated systems in Boston.

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A woman became trapped in an MTA turnstile at Broadway/Lafayette station in Manhattan while attempting fare-free travel.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is testing automated gates in a pilot program aimed at reducing fare evasion.
MTA officials said the gates can close on individuals if two people pass through at the same time.
Critics have mocked the design as over-engineered, noting the pilot faces challenges like automated systems in Boston.