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- Janno Lieber, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority chief, faced an Albany budget hearing over a $35 million Allied Universal contract.
- State Sen. Mario Mattera pressed Lieber, citing guards allegedly aiding fare evaders and challenging a 36% reduction.
- MTA data show subway fare evasion fell from 13.5% to 10.1% over three years, while bus evasion stays at 49%.
- Lieber acknowledged the issue but gave vague loss estimates, prompting a heated exchange with Mattera.
