Riders Overcome NYC Subway Barriers Aimed at Preventing a Billion in Fare Losses
Controversial New Subway Gates in NYC The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s recent installation of new ticket gates at several New York City subway stations, costing around $1 billion, has drawn significant attention and mockery online after a video surfaced showing passengers easily bypassing them. An Instagram account named “Fair Avoidance Olympics” has emerged, highlighting these gate […]
Subway fare gates in NYC can be easily evaded, as shown in viral videos of their malfunctions
New York City’s Subway Ticket Gates Mocked Online New subway ticket gates in New York City are facing criticism after a video showed people easily slipping past the barriers. What began as a one-off incident has turned into a viral trend, with some social media users dubbing it the “Fare Evasion Olympics.” Various clips showcasing […]
Rock climber wins gold in late-night Fare Evasion Olympics
A quirky group of unique athletes recently staged an event called the “Fare Evasion Olympics,” jumping through the MTA’s newly designed subway turnstiles, apparently to highlight their inadequacy. Among the participants were a pole dancer, a rock climber, and a parkour enthusiast, who showcased their skills by leaping over a six-foot door at the Broadway-Lafayette […]
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 […]