MTA’s latest ‘solution’ to $800M fare evasion scourge turns into train wreck as flood of NYC subway riders vault over turnstile spikes
This “solution” is a train wreck! A flood of turnstile jumpers skipped the fare at a Manhattan subway station Friday — despite newly installed spikes the MTA apparently hopes will curb the rampant problem.
Fare Evaders Give Middle Finger To MTA Placing Spikes At Subway Turnstiles
Riders navigated the latest obstacle installed by the MTA at the 59th Street/Lexington Avenue station by just jumping over them.
NYC's MTA Introduces Spikes On Turnstiles To Curb Fare Evasion: Will It Work?
The MTA faces $500 million in annual losses from fare evasion. In 2023, an electronic gate aimed at curbing the issue failed due to a TikTok hack. Now, the MTA has introduced aggressive turnstile spikes designed to deter commuters from jumping over the barriers.
NYC subway turnstiles getting spikey ‘fins’: Here’s why
Turnstile “fins” may be coming to a subway station near you as part of the MTA’s push to stop fare evaders. The vertical, metal “fins,” as they’re called, have ridges on the top that are meant to deter fare evaders from jumping over the turnstile.
Subway station spikes put up to stop fare evasion
The MTA is again trying to crack down on fare evasion with its newest rollout. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
MTA installs spikes at NYC subway station to deter fare evaders but straphangers are skeptical it will work: ‘Waste of money’
The Metropolitan Transit Authority has rolled out its latest effort to combat fare evasion — this time installing spikes on turnstiles. The Post spotted workers installing the aggressive-looking apparatus Wednesday along the turnstile handrails at the 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop,
MTA installs turnstile 'spikes' at NYC subway station
The MTA is trying to crack down on fare evasion in the NYC subway system by using "spikes" on the turnstile handrails.
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