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MTA Pilot Cuts Fare Evasion by Up to 70%

3/26/2026

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  • The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that the fare gate pilot reduced fare evasion by 19% to 70%, based on limited data.
  • Officials admitted they lacked technology to measure evasion accurately when the gates launched.
  • Riders were injured and some climbed over the gates, drawing criticism of the pilot.
  • The MTA will continue adjusting the gates and is expanding the pilot to 150 stations by 2029.