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A person uses the turnstile at the Kenmore T Station. Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed lowering fines and prohibiting arrest for MBTA fare evasion over concerns that transit police disproportionately target minority groups Friday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS

State may reduce fees for evading MBTA fees

Allison Pirog February 4, 2020
Massachusetts may soon lower fines for people caught dodging fares for the T.
It is estimated the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority loses around $35 million in revenue from fare evasion on the commuter rail system each year. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA loses up to $42 million due to fare evasion

Oriana Durand April 28, 2016

After a report found that fare evasion costs up to $42 million annually, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released plans Monday to address fare evasion by implementing improved collection...

MBTA procedures help deter fare evasion, crime

Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2012

New procedures such as the strict front-door-only policy that might irk T riders have proven successful in cracking down on fare evasion and crime, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials...

MBTA increases security for fare evasions, citations rise

Daily Free Press Admin October 3, 2012

Boston University students are among those involved in complaints of fare evasion on the T, an issue the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials are cracking down on as the number of citations...

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