The situation of fare evasion at the Woodside-61st Street subway station in Queens is deteriorating, with amNewYork witnessing 32 incidents in a short period, up from 10 in a previous visit. Evaders employed various tactics, including crawling under and jumping over turnstiles. Despite a reported 25% decrease in fare evasion city-wide by the MTA in late 2024, the agency notes an annual loss of about $800 million, and the problem persists, highlighting ongoing challenges in enforcement and commuter behavior.
Many commuters showed creativity in how they bypassed the fare, with notable instances like jumping over turnstiles or sneaking in two at a time with an OMNY tap.
Despite MTA claims of a 25% reduction in fare evasion last year, the issue remains prevalent, costing the agency approximately $800 million annually.
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