According to Kemper, gun arrests in the subway system are up 76.5% this year, which he attributes to stopping turnstile hopers. “The public has to enter the buses lawfully through lawful means.

Man accused of posing as MTA worker, driving off with bus. WABC – NY. Tue, May 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM UTC.

Two years ago, the M.T.A. lost $315 million because of bus fare evasion and $285 million as a result of subway fare beaters, according to a 2023 report commissioned by the authority.