Fare evasion: MTA battling scourge of scofflaws boarding buses without paying their fair share

NYC buses are hotspots for fare evasion as the MTA continues efforts to eradicate the scourge that has resulted in millions of dollars lost throughout the public transit system.amNewYork scoped out two bus routes in Queens for about 45 minutes on May 10 and witnessed half a dozen passengers skipping the $2.90 fare, choosing to treat themselves to an illegal free ride while other passengers paid their fair share.Eight people boarded two back-to-back Q53 buses at 62nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue,