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Fare Evasion Reduction Drives $1.1 Billion Subway Upgrade Program

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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A report detailed that fare evasion decreased by an average of 35% at New York subway stations where new, secure fare gates were installed. The greatest reductions were seen at Hoyt Street and Nostrand Avenue stations, which saw a 72% drop in evasion. To address the issue across 150 stations, a $1.1 billion program was announced, with three companies qualified to submit bids for the additional gates.

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Why it matters

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The successful pilot phase demonstrated that the new technology can significantly reduce fare evasion and improve customer experience. The $1.1 billion program aims to expand this technology across the network, which is expected to increase revenue for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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  • City of New YorkSpeculative

    The City of New York might see increased revenue from reduced fare evasion, benefiting the transit budget.

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