NEW YORK-- The MTA will test a new program to stop fare evasion in the subway system by delaying the time it takes to open emergency exit doors. MTA officials spoke about it Monday at their committee ...

The MTA has been rolling out pilot programs targeting fare evasion and trying to make riders feel safer. One such measure is putting emergency gates on a 15-second delay.

Walk into any subway station and you won’t have to wait long before the emergency exit door is opened and a parade of people enter the system without paying the fare. The practice is one the ...