Fare evasion in NYC led to increased taxes on New Yorkers in 2024, new report shows

Fare evasion in NYC led to increased taxes on New Yorkers in 2024, new report shows

People stealing rides on NYC trains and buses, along with a ridership not yet back to pre-pandemic numbers, led to more money coming out of New Yorkers’ pockets, according to new budget data released on Thursday. The NYS Comptroller’s Office reported on May 22 that New Yorkers are paying for a growing share of the MTA’s operating budget, as paid ridership and fare collections on trains and buses are down from pre-pandemic levels, even as overall…