The new gates at Lexington Avenue-59th Street, featuring spiked barriers, aim to deter fare evaders, but their effectiveness was quickly challenged by those breaching them easily.
Despite their intimidating appearance, no less than four fare evaders bypassed the spiked barriers during an observation, suggesting the need for a more effective solution.
Local commuters voiced skepticism regarding the barriers, expressing concerns that rather than deterring fare evasion, they may instead pose a risk of physical injury due to their design.
MTA officials confirmed that the barriers are part of a pilot program aiming to prevent fare evasion, yet further plans for installation remain undisclosed.
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