New fare gates at 20 New York City subway stations reduced fare evasion by an average of 35% in the first half of the year, the MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said. At two stations using gates made by Cubic, the governor’s office reported drops of more than 70%.
The Cubic gates were tested at Hoyt Street on the 2 and 3 lines and Nostrand Avenue on the A and C lines. The pilot also includes gates from Conduent and S Traffic. The gates have saloon-style doors and use sensors and cameras to check whether riders have paid.
Officials say the design aims to improve access for people using wheelchairs or carrying strollers and luggage while making unpaid entry harder. Hochul’s office said more than 63 million people have passed through the pilot gates. The MTA is preparing to add them at 30 more stations and plans to expand to 150 stations over the coming years.
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