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4 days ago

Fare evasion: MTA to install turnstile spikes, paddles at most remaining subway stations to deter cheats amNewYork

The MTA is installing spikes and half-moon paddles on subway turnstiles citywide to deter fare evasion, reducing incidents up to 60% at equipped stations.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

MTA cracks down on free rides at notorious fare evasion hotspot in Queens

During an Aug. 30 visit to the station, just days after the barriers and half-moon sleeves were installed, amNewYork observed that no one jumped the turnstiles. Two uniformed NYPD officers were standing guard at the time. amNewYork observed a continual parade of straphangers entering the station, many about to jump the newly sleeved and spiked turnstiles before stopping in their tracks after noticing the officers. A line of straphangers then formed at the MetroCard vending machine to refill their cards.
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