Transit authorities in major cities, including Los Angeles and New York City, are exploring new methods to combat fare evasion. Los Angeles Metro is set to launch a pilot program at the NoHo Red Line station on May 28th, which will implement a 'Tap to Exit' system, allowing fare enforcement without the presence of armed officers. This program will also feature 3D Fare Gates to deter evasion. In New York City, transit officials are considering modernizing fare gates as part of a long-term strategy to deter fare evasion. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber mentioned at a board meeting that the agency might require commuters to show proof of payment before exiting the station, similar to practices in other subway systems.
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF A FLAT FARE SUBWAY SYSTEM IN NYC "Speaking at an MTA board meeting, Lieber said he was considering the “maximal option” of requiring commuters to show proof they paid the fare before leaving a station, as is done in subway systems around the…
New York City transit officials are looking to modernize fare gates as part of a long-term plan to deter riders from skipping the fee https://t.co/f84Jpzkqtk
Could MTA's fight against fare beating force passengers to prove they paid? https://t.co/d2bdjyPww0
3D Fare Gates aim to deter evasion https://t.co/abMVvKydkN
Some transit riders don't want armed officers on trains, buses or at fare gates. Tap to exit is one way to enforce fare without putting cops on platforms/near fare gates. @metrolosangeles's pilot program for this starts at the NoHo red line station on May 28th.…