Six weeks into its increased crackdown on fare evasion , the MBTA has issued dozens of warnings but not yet any monetary fines to riders caught dodging fare gates.
Under a new system rolled out in September, the T will afford each rider one warning before staff begin doling out citations.
The agency’s “fare engagement representatives” issued 85 warnings from the program beginning on Sept. 8 through this Monday, according to MBTA data.
If any of those riders are caught again, fines will start at $50 and eventually climb to $100.
“We’re pleased to report the public has warmly received the Fare Engagement Representative team,” Maya Bingaman, an MBTA spokesperson, said in a statement. “We thank all riders for paying their fares.”
The MBTA launched the ticketing program after nearly a ye