The new tech lets passengers pay using Apple, Google and Samsung mobile wallets, as well as with contactless debit and credit cards.

Core Transit is planning to retire the farebox system that currently allows customers to pay for their rides in cash when boarding the bus. The regional transit authority is moving to a mobile fare ...

Fare evasion on the city’s buses in particular has become a stubborn challenge for the MTA. Nearly half of all local bus riders skipped out on the $2.90 fare last summer — a staggering 49.4% ...

New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani ... Among his more expensive promises is his cornerstone proposal to eliminate fares on all MTA buses. Free transit for everyone!

Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.

Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures. Data released Wednesday ...