"City Transit Agencies Crack Down on Fare Evasion: New Technology to Identify Free Riders In a bid to combat widespread fare evasion, city transit agencies are introducing a new tool to crack down on riders who skip paying their bus fares. Enforcement teams will now use hand-held devices to scan fares and identify individuals who have not paid their fare. The move comes as transit agencies struggle to cope with the financial strain caused by rampant fare evasion, which costs millions of dollars in lost revenue each year. As the city works to balance its budget and maintain reliable public transportation, this new technology is expected to be a key component in efforts to curb fare evasion and ensure that all riders are contributing their fair share."
With fare evasion rampant, enforcement teams will use hand-held devices to see if riders actually paid to ride the bus.
