The MTA has unveiled its latest attempt to crack down on subway fare beaters, which includes a brand new design.
We’ve all seen people jumping over the turnstiles to avoid paying, but it’s soon going to be more difficult for fare beaters to do that.
The MTA has installed smart fare gates at the Broadway Lafayette station. They are also installed at the Third Avenue and 138th Street station right now.
Once you scan payment, the gates will open to let a rider through. If someone tries to get through without paying, the gates will not open and you’ll hear a loud beeping sound indicating that you’re not allowed through and you haven’t paid.
The new installed fare gates are replacing the traditional turnstiles…