What is the penalty for fare evasion in MTA?

Riders who enter the subway system or ride buses without paying the fare are subject to a $50 or $100 fine. Fare evaders are also subject to issuance of a summons; however, MTA officials stated that it is not the MTA's goal to give summonses to fare evaders but to get its riders to pay the appropriate fare.



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The MTA lost an estimated $690 million last year to fair evasion on subways and buses, with the majority of the losses coming from bus fare evasion.

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Fare evasion is considered a civil case issue and not a criminal case issue. Meaning there's not gonna be any cops hunting you down to put you in jail or anything if that's what you're worried about. What'll most likely happen is the fine and penalties will be reduced to a default judgment accruing interest annually.

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What is the Penalty for Fare Evasion in New York? While jumping a turnstile is still technically a criminal offense, the penalties are relatively light. It falls into the same general category as a parking ticket, and you will be fined $100 if caught. However, you can appeal the decision and avoid paying the fine.

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Despite the fact that officers won't go through extensive measures to find and arrest you, your license will likely be suspended. Just be aware that if you happen to get pulled over, it's highly likely that you may end up being arrested for your unpaid tickets.

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Likewise, did you know that transit fare evasion falls under petit theft? Below is a brief explanation of this crime, as well as the elements that constitute theft.

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Fare evasion refers to people using public transportation services without paying the appropriate ride fare.

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But for many, New York is also an unaffordable city, and economic necessity figures in fare evasion. “New Yorkers of less economic means are often forced to choose between MetroCards and food or rent,” the Columbia University economist Harold Stolper wrote in 2020.

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A Penalty Fare Notice must be paid or appealed against within 21 days of the day after the date of issue to avoid further costs, or action being taken by the Transport Provider to recover the debt.

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