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 ...
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MTA installs turnstile metal shields at NYC subway station to combat fare evasion
Just weeks after installing so-called "subway spikes" on certain turnstiles at one New York City station, the MTA is trying another new feature in an attempt to deter fare beaters.
MTA installs metal shields on turnstiles at NYC subway station in latest feeble attempt to stop fare beating
I do understand why they did it that way because it’s probably inexpensive for them,” a rider said. “It’s just adding a small ...
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 ...
Woman gives birth on board NYC subway, MTA says
NEW YORK — A woman gave birth on board a New York City subway Wednesday, the MTA says. It happened around 11:30 a.m. on a ...
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Yes, That's Kenan Thompson's Voice in the NYC Subways This Week
When it comes to subway surfers and fare evaders, Kenan Thompson is asking, "What up with that?" Next time you're waiting for ...
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NYMTA Announces Pilot Program for Live ASL Interpretation
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Feb. 10 announced a pilot program to connect people who are deaf ...
'So fast': NY subway shove survivor captures commuter fears
Joseph Lynskey was quietly waiting for the New York subway on New Year's Eve when someone shoved him from behind onto the ...
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 ...