"The gates are contributing to substantial fare evasion reductions, with one station experiencing a 70 percent drop in its fare evasion rate, from 15.1 percent to 4.6 percent."
"Stations that previously had maybe 10 percent to 15 percent fare evasion, that's been reduced significantly with the implementation of the new fare gates."
The MTA is testing three models of modern fare gates at 20 subway stations, resulting in fare evasion reductions of 20% to 70%. The updated barriers aim to prevent fare beating, assist passengers with mobility challenges, and expedite entries and exits. Data from seven stations showed significant improvements, with one station experiencing a 70% drop in fare evasion. The MTA anonymized data to avoid bias during the ongoing procurement process.
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