#fare-evasion

#fare-evasion

BART claims fare evasion dropped by a third following installation of fare gates, despite questionable polling methodology.

BART's implementation of new fare gates has resulted in a significant decrease in fare evasion and crimes.

New BART fare gates are reducing fare evasion, but some still find ways to bypass the system.

BART's Next Generation Fare Gates aim to reduce fare evasion but have led to increased congestion for some commuters.

Santas creatively used BART's fare gates during SantaCon, highlighting loopholes in fare enforcement and the intersection of holiday festivities and social media engagement.

The MTA's new spikes are failing to deter fare evaders at subway stations.

A New York City commuter effortlessly bypassed new subway turnstile spikes designed to prevent fare evasion less than 36 hours after installation.

Cracking down on fare evasion is essential for funding the MTA's $68.4 billion capital plan.

The failure of the OMNY system highlighted serious safety concerns for riders amidst recent police violence against fare evaders.

New York is intensifying enforcement against fare evasion on buses due to significant financial losses and passenger frustration.

The new strategy is prompted by the high rate of fare evasion, exceeding 50% on city buses.

Fare evasion on public transit has increased significantly, especially in New York City, where nearly half of bus riders skip paying the fare.

New York City's public transit system suffers from major mismanagement and unsustainable fare evasion, making comparisons to cities like London stark.

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.

There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

MBTA is actively pursuing charges against a fare evader who damaged property while trying to avoid paying his fare.

The TTC is increasing fare inspections on bus platforms to combat fare evasion.

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

A fatal confrontation between NYPD and a fare-beater in a subway led to multiple injuries, raising serious concerns about police response and de-escalation tactics.

A violent attack occurred in a subway station, highlighting safety concerns and the link between fare evasion and crime.

NYPD officers shot bystanders while attempting to confront a fare-beater wielding a knife on a Brooklyn subway platform.

The NYPD's response to a fare-beater escalated to gunfire, raising concerns about police use of force.

Surveillance and bodycam footage show the chaotic moments leading to the shooting.

NYPD defended its officers involved in a subway shooting, emphasizing it was a mental health crisis, not fare evasion-related.

The department vowed to release bodycam footage to provide transparency in the incident.

Chiltern Railways significantly increased fare evasion recovery in 2024, with harsh penalties for offenders.

Chiltern Railways recovered over £1 million from fare evaders in 2024, emphasizing the need for fairness among paying passengers.

TfL spent 22m cracking down on fare dodging, with fare evasion decreasing slightly despite an increase in total journeys.

A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.

Increased penalty fines for fare dodging are proving effective, but fare evasion remains above the target.

The mayor acknowledges the need for improved support against fare evasion.

Mayor Adams defended police actions in a shooting incident, emphasizing the need for safety when confronting repeat offenders.

The incident escalated from a fare evasion stop to a shooting involving bystanders and police at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Derell Mickles remains hospitalized and unable to walk after being shot by police for allegedly skipping fare and threatening officers with a knife.

Subway systems face severe issues with fare evasion and public urination, highlighting a neglect of public safety and quality of life.

A man clung to a speeding train to retrieve luggage, risking his life in a precarious act that resulted in his arrest.

The government will review rail fare enforcement due to concerns over disproportionate actions against innocent fare evaders.

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money.

A yellow card system for first-time offenders seeks to prevent unfair punishments for honest mistakes in ticketing.

Northern has halted prosecutions for misuse of 16-25 railcards, acknowledging the confusion around fare rules and promising to review past cases.

Incidents of abuse against transport staff are commonly linked to fare evasion disputes; TfL aims to reduce this through legal awareness campaigns.

TfL spends millions on fare enforcement with limited returns, facing challenges from fare evaders who can be intimidating or abusive.