"A little more than seven weeks into its crackdown on fare evaders, the MBTA has issued zero citations and 85 warnings to passengers as of Tuesday, a spokesperson said. The MBTA's Fare Engagement Department began conducting checks to ensure riders have paid their fare on Sept. 8. "We're pleased to report the public has warmly received the Fare Engagement Representative team. We thank all riders for paying their fares," a spokesperson said."
""With strong support, we are making significant progress, but to sustain it, we owe it to our riders and the public at large to do our part and collect all appropriate fare revenue. It's about a responsibility we have and fairness for all," MBTA CEO Phillip Eng said in an August statement. The MBTA's crackdown on fare evasion comes after the Trump administration threatened to remove federal support to the MBTA if it didn't move to improve safety and prevent crime."
More than seven weeks after launching fare enforcement, the MBTA reported zero citations and 85 warnings issued to passengers. The Fare Engagement Department began checks on Sept. 8 with blue-shirted fare engagement representatives posted at stations and aboard vehicles. Representatives issue warnings or citations to riders who don't pay and will appear occasionally rather than on every trip. Fare evaders face citations followed by monetary fines up to $150 depending on prior citations. MBTA CEO Phillip Eng framed enforcement as necessary for collecting appropriate fare revenue and fairness. The crackdown followed federal pressure tied to safety concerns and past violent incidents.
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