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WMATA Ridership Up, Crime, Fare Evasion Down

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April 5, 2024

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WMATA has taken several steps to reduce fare evasion, including retrofitted faregates at 33 of 98 stations so far, resulting in a 79% decrease in fare evasion at those locations; new, more reliable fareboxes on 60% of WMATA’s 1,500 buses, with a goal of upgrading all buses by the end of summer; and easier access to fare payment through mobile wallet; mobile payments are up 74% on rail and 35% on bus over last year.

WMATA Ridership Up, Crime, Fare Evasion Down