New subway gates installed as part of a pilot program are reportedly reducing fare evasion, prompting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to expand the initiative. The system, currently tested at select stations, will now roll out to 50 additional stops across the network. Officials suggest the gates, which require valid payment before entry, are an effective deterrent for those attempting to bypass fare checks. The move comes as transit agencies nationwide grapple with rising costs and the need for sustainable revenue solutions.
MTA says new subway gates are curbing fare evasion: Pilot program expanding to 50 stations ABC7 Eyewitness News
