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The harder and likely more relevant task is that of quantifying the amount of fare evasion preempted by policing, similar to many other law enforcement actions.
by matt123456789 4y ago
The harder and likely more relevant task is that of quantifying the amount of fare evasion preempted by policing, similar to many other law enforcement actions.
- woodruffw 4y agoAnecdotally, I've never seen the police chase a farebeater. I've never even seen someone be particularly dissuaded by police presence at the gates; in my old neighborhood I would see people hop the gate with the police right there. It simply isn't worth their time, and all parties understand that.
- crazygringo 4y agoThat's what I'm saying changed 4 months ago here in NYC. They were chasing and catching literally everyone. Well, the cops at the turnstile would radio the cops on the platform if they ran. The people caught were really pissed about it too. Lotta loud arguing every time I went into the subway since they were catching people constantly. Granted I live in a neighborhood where people jump the turnstiles a lot.