fare evasion

05/12/2025, 23:30

Economy

MTA Deploys High-Tech Civilian Agents to Battle $918M Fare Evasion in NYC Transit by 2026

Facing a record $918 million in fare evasion losses, the MTA is rolling out civilian agents equipped with handheld ticketing devices to enforce payments and restore trust in New York City’s transit system by 2026.