MTA using artificial intelligence to tackle fare evasion

Fare evasion has become a persistent concern in New York City's subway system, costing the MTA an estimated $690M last year.

MTA subway, bus, toll hike gets approval

The cost of getting around New York City is going up. Here's how much it will cost you to ride the bus or train, or cross one of the bridges or tunnels.

MTA takes action against 'back-cocking' fare evasion

According to MTA officials, 'back-cocking' is cost the agency $46M in lost revenue last year.

Another teen dies in subway surfing incident

Police say another teenager has died after he fell from a train while subway surfing in Queens.

Brooklyn subway stabbing: Charges dropped against Jordan Williams

A Brooklyn grand jury declined to indict Williams, determining he had acted in self-defense after the man, DeVictor Ouedraogo, punched him and his girlfriend.

NYC subway chokehold: Daniel Penny to be arraigned in death of Jordan Neely

Penny was indicted by a grand jury in connection with Neely’s death back on June 14. He was initially arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge.

MTA holds final public hearing on fare hikes

The proposed hikes would increase the base fare of a subway ride from $2.75 to $2.90, while a monthly pass would go up from $127 to $132, along with other changes.

NYPD increasing subway-surfing patrols after teen's death

After a 14-year-old was killed in a subway surfing mishap on Thursday, the NYPD is stepping up security at subway stations citywide.

28-year-old man arrested for unprovoked subway slashings

Police said on Sunday afternoon, Rideout slashed two women on the leg inside the subway station at 86th and Lexington Ave.

Suspect arrested after victim of 2022 NYC subway stabbing killed in Union Square attack

Police found a 32-year-old man with stab wounds to his torso. The victim was identified as Tavon Silver, who was the victim of another subway stabbing just last year.

NYC subway crime: 5 stabbed, slashed in less than a week - ‘I do feel defenseless’

"I do feel defenseless because let’s say if I try to defend myself and somebody's trying to hurt me and I hurt them, I'm going to get arrested and put in jail," one father questioned.

NYC subway riders find new ways to protect themselves

With the series of recent events, NYC subway riders say that they have are more vigilant than ever before.