Bay Area Rapid Transit said Monday that fare evasion is costing as much as $25 million annually, prompting officials to study a more secure barrier, but one that maintains the open feel of stations and is not an eyesore.
Since the start of the year, BART has caught close to 1,300 fare evaders and issued warnings.
Now, the system is going to issue fines at $75 for a first-time offense to help combat the nearly 22,000 people that slip through each day.
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