Nearly half of MTA bus riders are currently evading fare, which is pushing the MTA to hire fare checkers, an effort met with skepticism over practicality and safety for inspectors.
Some fare evaders can be aggressive, which raises concerns about the safety of fare inspectors. Implementing police intervention for fare evasion may be more effective than hiring inspectors.
The system might benefit from infrastructural changes like turnstiles to prevent fare evasion rather than solely relying on inspectors to combat the issue.
Historical context shows that fare collection methods have changed significantly; now, focusing on ensuring paid fare through better technology may resolve revenue losses effectively.
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