The MTA currently faces a stark fare evasion issue, with an estimated 50% of bus riders not paying, leading to millions in lost revenue annually.
Fare evasion statistics depict a severe increase, highlighting that the MTA has seen fare jumping grow from 21% in 2020 to about 50% in early 2024.
MTA bus driver Curtis Carrington suggested that fare evasion enforcement should not be the job of drivers, who risk their safety and focus on transporting passengers safely.
The financial impact of fare evasion is clear, with the MTA citing a loss of $312 million in 2022 alone, affecting the system's budget significantly.
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