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MTA Bus Fare Evasion: Beginning 2019
The bus fare evasion (BFE) rate is the estimated percentage of riders who illegally board buses. It is calculated systemwide quarterly using Automated Passenger Counters. Rates are calculated and reported separately for Local/Limited, Express and Select Bus Service. Prior to Q1 2020, fare evasion was estimated using surveys conducted by traffic checkers.
Complete Metadata
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|---|---|
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| description | The bus fare evasion (BFE) rate is the estimated percentage of riders who illegally board buses. It is calculated systemwide quarterly using Automated Passenger Counters. Rates are calculated and reported separately for Local/Limited, Express and Select Bus Service. Prior to Q1 2020, fare evasion was estimated using surveys conducted by traffic checkers. |
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| identifier | https://data.ny.gov/api/views/uv5h-dfhp |
| issued | 2025-03-07 |
| keyword |
[
"bus",
"customers",
"fare evasion",
"fare evasion rate",
"metrocard",
"mta bus",
"mtabc",
"new york city transit",
"nyct",
"omny",
"passengers",
"quarterly",
"ridership"
]
|
| landingPage | https://data.ny.gov/d/uv5h-dfhp |
| modified | 2026-01-23 |
| publisher |
{
"name": "data.ny.gov",
"@type": "org:Organization"
}
|
| theme |
[
"Transportation"
]
|
| title | MTA Bus Fare Evasion: Beginning 2019 |
