Fare evasion costs the NYC subway system $500M in revenue this year. Now the agency that runs the system is hiring private guards to try to slow down turnstile jumping.
's transit bureau says he's seen rampant fare beating during his own patrols of the subway system.
"The MTA spends a lot of money collecting fares as a general rule," NYC Transit President Richard Davey said. "So we see this as an important investment."— New York City Council Member Darlene MealyMTA officials say the private security guards are worth the price because they’re not just discouraging turnstile jumping, but they’re also making the system feel safer in the process.
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