Other stations later got turnstile shields, as well as security guards manning the emergency gates. The MTA says these efforts led to a 30% drop in fare evasion over the last few months.

The MTA is testing tall, AI-powered fare gates at 20 NYC subway stations to stop turnstile jumpers. Here is where they will all be. Tougher gates are coming for would-be fare jumpers.

New Yorkers taking the subway may soon see spikey new additions to the turnstile gates. The MTA said newly installed sharp metal barriers are meant to deter turnstile jumpers. The installation is ...