According to a shocking new study, nearly half of bus riders in New York City are not paying their fares, up 30% from 2020.
According to a new report from the MTA , nearly half of bus riders in New York City are skipping out on paying their fares. According to officials, 48% of bus riders did not pay during the first three months of 2024, up almost 30% from 2020."We let people get out of the habit for paying for buses during COVID," MTA Chair and CEO, Janno Lieber said.
FOX 5 NY spoke to some New Yorkers who admitted to skipping the fare, because they simply cannot afford it."The economy is going up, prices are high. Everybody is trying to do the best they can, like me," one rider explained. "Before I go through the gate, I'll ask. Sometimes they let me through, sometimes they don't."The MTA is stepping up efforts to combat fare evasion by expanding its "Eagle Teams" program.
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