MTA reports dip in fare evasion

Fare evasion on NYC subway down 25% in last six months, MTA reports
During an MTA board meeting on Wednesday, Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that subway fare evasion has decreased from 14 to 10 percent.
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The MTA estimates 44% of bus riders and 10% of subway riders skipped the fare during the final three months of 2024.
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Subway fare evasion decreased by 26 percent over the past six months, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The data, which highlights the effectiveness of strategies implemented by the MTA, shows a decline from 14 percent of subway riders evading fares to just 10 percent.
Fare evasion drops on New York City subways and buses, MTA says
Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.
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The MTA said it has been able to make a dent in fare evasion, which costs the agency around $800 million a year. It also said subway and bus ridership is up, and car travel
Subway Fare Evasion Down More Than 25% In Last Six Months: MTA
In the last six months, fare evasion in the New York City subway system has decreased by 26 percent, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The data was collected from June 2024 through December 2024,
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