MTA tests new ways to block subway turnstile jumpers, ‘back cockers’ and more
The MTA estimates it loses around $285 million a year to fare evasion in the subway system — due both to turnstile jumping ...
Kids in New York keep dying while ‘subway surfing’ on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
The MTA has asked social media companies to take down videos glamorizing subway surfing. It’s also promoted public service ...
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NYC schools crack down on student OMNY card abuse, but privacy advocates raise concerns
The education department is taking aggressive steps to crack down on fraudsters abusing OMNY cards that give free rides to ...
2 straphangers slashed in separate attacks on NYC subway during evening commute: cops
Two straphangers were slashed in the Big Apple’s subway system during the Monday evening commute in separate attacks after ...
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Friday’s Headlines: Pressure on City Hall Edition
The MTA needs more money from the city — is Mayor Adams too distracted to ensure New York City gets bang for its buck? Plus ...
MTA tries shields to stop subway fare evaders weeks after adding turnstile spikes
The MTA is trying something new to deter fare evaders just weeks after installing spikes on some subway turnstiles.
NYC subway fare beaters easily crawl under, hop over turnstiles equipped with MTA’s new anti-evasion bars
Rule-breaking riders are easily dropping to all fours to slip under turnstiles that the MTA equipped with new crescent-shaped ...