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 ...
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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Turnstile Armor Is MTA’s Latest Defense Attempt Against Farebeaters
The MTA is trying to get a leg up on turnstile jumpers at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers Street subway station.
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.
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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.
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MTA’s ‘modern fare gates’ with spiked turnstile barriers doesn’t seem to thwart many fare evaders at station
The new gates were revealed to be standard subway turnstiles equipped with high metal panels accented with pointy spikes on top, placed between each entranceway. The new barriers aim to prevent ...
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MTA tries out spikey new additions to subway turnstiles. But do they work?
New Yorkers taking the subway may soon see spikey new additions to the turnstile gates. The MTA said newly installed sharp metal barriers are meant to deter turnstile jumpers. The installation is ...