The MTA is experimenting with metal shields at select subway stations, particularly the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers Street station, as part of an effort to deter fare evasion. Despite these measures, many riders report that the shields are ineffective, with some easily hopping over them. Overall, fare evasion was a significant financial issue for the MTA in 2022, costing the agency nearly $700 million. In response, the MTA plans to enhance security at additional stations with new barriers and increased police presence.
The MTA is implementing new shields to combat subway fare evasion, aiming to reduce losses estimated at $700 million in 2022.
Despite the addition of shields and spikes at subway stations, fare evaders continue to find ways around these deterrents, prompting mixed reactions from riders.
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