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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Last month was the safest July in NYC subway history, MTA says

Subway crime dropped 8% last month compared to the same period in 2024, making it the lowest level for any July since 1995, MTA officials said.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC transit crime spirals downward, even as major felonies remain an issue for law enforcement

NYC transit crime decreased year to date in July, despite a spike in felony crimes in May.
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

NYC cabs are getting new cameras to catch scammy riders

A pilot program in NYC taxis uses surveillance cameras to combat fare evasion and staged crashes.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn subway station is plagued by continued fare evasion

Fare evasion is rampant at the Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street subway station in Brooklyn, with frequent jumpers observed.
Commuters express frustration over the widespread issue of fare evasion in the city.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police officer attacked tackling Tube 'fare dodgers'

An off-duty policewoman faced violence when she confronted fare dodgers at Wood Green Tube station, including being punched, kicked, and having a drink thrown at her.
London
#subway-safety
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Subway safety: More cops, better lighting in stations highlighted in NYS $254 billion approved budget

fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Subway safety: More cops, better lighting in stations highlighted in NYS $254 billion approved budget

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#mta
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fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | $100-an-hour subway guards are holding doors open for fare beaters, sleeping on the job

MTA's security personnel inadvertently facilitate fare evading rather than preventing it.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

New turnstiles installed at Canarsie L

MTA has introduced new turnstiles to combat fare evasion at the Rockaway Parkway station.
Changes were necessitated by a design flaw that previously allowed easy entry without payment.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | $100-an-hour subway guards are holding doors open for fare beaters, sleeping on the job

MTA's security personnel inadvertently facilitate fare evading rather than preventing it.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Watch: Shocking moment London fare dodger confronted by ticket inspectors only to walk away scot-free

A fare dodger at Waterloo station escaped ticket inspectors due to their lack of authority to detain him.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC subway fare evasion thrives, despite MTA's efforts to stop the revenue-losing scourge

Many commuters showed creativity in how they bypassed the fare, with notable instances like jumping over turnstiles or sneaking in two at a time with an OMNY tap.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

UK rail firms 'punishing people who have made an innocent mistake'

The report highlights that inconsistent treatment for ticketing issues leaves passengers vulnerable to prosecution, even for honest mistakes, undermining trust in the railway system.
UK politics
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fare dodgers chipping away at society, Jenrick says

Robert Jenrick aims to raise awareness about fare evasion on public transport to encourage societal accountability.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Police catch fare evader smuggling a loaded gun into bustling Manhattan subway station | amNewYork

Transit cops apprehended fare evader Hugh Hyde at a Manhattan subway station, discovering a loaded firearm in his backpack, highlighting ongoing transit crime issues.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

MTA bleeds millions as bus fare evasion runs rampant in NYC

Fare evasion on NYC buses results in significant financial losses for the MTA, totaling millions annually, necessitating urgent action.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

TfL launches latest fare dodger crackdown

TfL's focus on fare evasion aims to reduce current rates from 3.4% to 1.5% by 2030, affirming a commitment to fair travel for all.
London politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

SFMTA's fare evasion crackdown: Is it paying off amid financial crisis? Here's a look at numbers

SFMTA's increased inspections are effectively reducing fare evasion rates, which peaked at nearly 30% last year, crucial for the agency's financial health.
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