"New York City commuters are facing another headache as the MTA's fare crackdown begins to take hold. In an effort to prevent fare evasion, the agency has started to slow down some bus routes, citing a significant increase in riders who are bypassing the fare system. While the MTA claims the move is aimed at ensuring everyone pays their fair share, critics argue it will only serve to inconvenience law-abiding riders who are already struggling with rising costs. As the city's transportation system grapples with declining ridership and budget woes, the fare crackdown is set to spark a heated debate about the future of public transit in NYC."
Neither fast nor free: MTA fare crackdown slows some buses Gothamist
