MTA lost $1 billion to fare evasion while NYC leaders remain inactive.
MTA’s $800 Million Budget Gap: What’s Going On? So, why is the MTA staring down an $800 million budget shortfall, especially with millions generated from traffic congestion pricing? Well, new reports from the Citizens’ Budget Committee offer some insights. The Budget Watchdog found that the agency missed out on about $1 billion in fare revenue […]
MTA’s fare and toll evasion resulted in a $1B loss last year, a surprising report reveals
MTA Faces Significant Losses Due to Fare Evasion A recent survey by a new oversight group revealed that the MTA is projected to lose around $1 billion due to fare evasion in 2024. This year alone, the struggling transportation authority is expected to lose about $900 million from fare jumpers, those skipping bus fares, and […]
LI pol criticizes MTA’s fare increase as a money grab after pushing commuters onto trains with congestion pricing.
Concerns Over MTA’s Proposed 2026 Fare Hike Lawmakers from Long Island are criticizing the MTA’s proposed fare increase for the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) in 2026, labeling it a blatant attempt to extract more money from commuters. The complaints come in response to rising tolls that have driven drivers to use trains instead. Democrat Laura […]
MTA leader Janno Lieber dismisses worries about subway fare increase while New Yorkers criticize the struggling transit system: ‘Vultures’
MTA Hearing on Fare Adjustments Draws Criticism MTA chair Janno Lieber attempted to downplay the impending fare hikes during a public hearing. He appeared relaxed, chewing gum and fidgeting as audience members voiced their concerns about the plan. “Welcome to our second MTA hearing on proposed fare adjustments,” Lieber announced at the start of the […]
New Yorkers are upset about the MTA’s new fare increase plan.
New Yorkers Voice Concerns Over MTA Fare Hike Residents of New York City expressed their frustrations regarding the MTA’s proposed fare increase during a hearing on Tuesday evening. “Your entire plan is ridiculous,” shouted Strafanger Emmanuel Vazquez to an MTA representative at the Brooklyn-New York City Transportation Bureau. “It’s going up to $3… Are you […]
MTA sees a slight decrease in fare evasion, yet a significant number of passengers continue to ride for free.
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) announced on Monday that it has experienced a slight decline in fare revenues. However, it is projected to lose approximately $700 million due to fare evasion, despite implementing various measures intended to curb this issue. For instance, the MTA has installed new spikes and flaps at subway turns in an […]
Old man charged with shooting NYC cab driver in anger over fare reportedly said ‘I am gonna kill you’: court documents
Gunman Shoots Cab Driver During Fare Dispute A 76-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting a cab driver during a heated argument. New court documents reveal that Joseph Meeks, the accused, threatened the driver, 27-year-old Cabby Alsinbury, with the words, “I’m going to kill you,” moments before pulling the trigger. The incident occurred […]
MTA employee recovering from brain surgery attacked by fare evaders at Brooklyn subway station, according to police.
MTA Worker Assaulted in Brooklyn Subway Incident An MTA employee is recovering after being “viciously” attacked on Saturday by two women who attempted to evade subway fares in Brooklyn, according to police reports. The NYPD is currently searching for the individuals involved in this incident. Around 1:15 PM, 51-year-old Marshallie Reid was stationed at the […]
Transit Union leader promotes Mamdani’s free bus fare proposal at campaign event
Union Leader Backs Fareless Bus Initiative Amid Mayoral Campaign The president of the national transit workers’ coalition, which represents 41,000 members in New York, is showing support for left-leaning mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani by endorsing the fareless bus initiative championed by democratic socialists. Transportation Union President John Samuelsen clarified that his unexpected appearance at Mamdani’s […]
Subway workers are leaving doors open for fare evaders and napping while on duty.
It seems like no one is really keeping an eye on the security guards. Private security personnel hired by the Metropolitan Transportation Bureau to monitor subway stations and deter fare evasion are, ironically, assisting fare beaters instead. I noticed recently at Herald Square Station that the Allied Universal Security Guard opened emergency doors not once, […]