Taller Fare Gates Slash Fare Evasion by 70% at Metro Stations

Fare evasion at Metro stations has decreased by over 70% since the installation of new, higher fare gates. The gates, which are taller and more difficult to jump over, have been effective in curbing fare evasion. Metro has been cracking down on fare evasion due to budget shortfalls, with total evasion in 2022 costing the transit agency around $40 million in lost revenue. The new gates are being installed at various stations, with the preliminary data showing significant decreases in fare evasion rates.