Fare evasion is not just a problem in NYC. Here’s how other American cities are tackling it.

Fare evasion, a long-standing problem in NYC, is increasingly becoming a nationwide issue, with major American cities reporting significant losses while trying various methods to curb the issue.

New York City, a persistent battleground for fare evasion, is joined by other metropolitan areas in the U.S. experiencing the same issue. The trend has highlighted the urgent need for efficient solutions and a review of current enforcement strategies.

NYC: Some improvements to fare evasion struggle

The MTA has grappled with fare evasion across its subway and bus systems for years. amNewYork has reported extensively on the issue, focusing on stations with rampant turnstile hopping, including the Metropolitan Avenue-Lorimer Street station in Williamsburg on the G and L lines, and the 61st Street-W