Child’s head becomes trapped in new ‘modern’ fare gates
A 5-year-old girl became the latest victim of the MTA’s new turnstiles, getting her head stuck and requiring hospitalization due to swelling, as reported by her mother and the FDNY. This incident occurred on December 19 around 1:40 p.m. at the Broadway-Lafayette station, where her head got caught between the doors. She was taken to […]
New subway gates criticized as ‘easy to overcome’ after a man with a cane evades fare.
MTA’s New Subway Turnstiles Under Fire It seems the new gates aren’t quite deterring fare violators as intended. Reports indicate that problems persist. The MTA’s latest subway turnstiles are facing strong criticism for being, well, “easy to breach.” On Monday, an elderly man with a cane was seen effortlessly bypassing the fare at a station […]
Man admits to killing taxi driver and leaving his body behind to settle a dispute over an unpaid fare.
Taxi Driver Murder Arrest A man from New York has been apprehended after admitting to strangling a taxi driver over a fare dispute and disposing of the victim’s body near a reservoir, according to law enforcement officials. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Santos Vazquez Ramirez was arrested at his Pauling home on Friday, […]
PATH fare expected to reach $4 — but there’s positive news as well
The cost of a PATH train ticket is set to rise starting next spring, with plans for it to hit $4 by 2029, according to Port Authority officials. Currently priced at $3, one-way fares will increase to $3.25 by spring 2026. From 2027 to 2029, prices will continue to rise by a quarter each January […]
MTA criticizes riders for fare increase shortly after introducing congestion pricing: ‘You guys are disappointing’
MTA Fare Increase Announcement The Metropolitan Transportation Authority decided to increase subway fares by a significant margin on Tuesday, raising the price to $3 starting in January 2026. There wasn’t a single objection from those on the authority’s board regarding the fare hike, which will also affect rates for the Long Island Railroad, MetroNorth Railroad, […]
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 […]