Subway gate crashers

So, the MTA thinks that installing gates at subway and train station entrances will cut down on fare skipping? (Daily News, Bottleneck Blog) Well, many transit users simply view gates and turnstiles as just another challenge to overcome. Just watch the video as this rider/acrobat shows how to evade an electronic gate in a Tokyo train stop.

We, of course, are not advocating that you gate-hop. But, if you are so inclined, you might as well study up on your opponent. Read about turnstile history, courtesy of Wikipedia, or browse about the history of fare control on New York subways.

Now, if you have the stomach for it, here is a look back at the most desperate of fare cheats: token suckers.

--Jesus Sanchez