.WMATA to begin issuing hefty fines to curb fare evasion
Metro officials initiated a new campaign earlier this week warning customers they could be subject to fines of up to $100 if they are caught trying to ride public transit without paying the mandatory fare. The warning campaign will last through October, and starting in November, Metro police officers will begin writing tickets and issuing fines, the agency announced Tuesday.
Metro relies on fare revenue to maintain its bus and rail service, and the agency has faced threats from regional leaders to withhold subsidies if WMATA doesn’t address its fare evasion problem. Additionally, Metro officials will begin experimenting with ways to deter gate-jumping at train stations by implementing “faregate modifications” such as tactile deterrents on top of gates and higher barriers, according to the agency. Prototypes for these measures will be installed over the coming months, and riders can begin providing feedback to WMATA officials early next year.
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