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NEW YORK, NEW YORK -(77WABC)- Crimes in New York City subways shot up by more than 200% this past week compared to the same time in 2021.
There were 55 subway crimes reported from Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 27, compared to the 18 during the same time in 2021 – a 205 jump, according to the NYPD.
The NYPD says there have been 375 subway crimes reported this year as of Feb. 27, compared to the 217 during the same period in 2021.
New York City Transit Interim President Craig Cipriano said, “New York City Transit has used every tool available to bring riders back. Hiring more train and bus operators has made it easier to return service to the levels New Yorkers are accustomed to and now with the pandemic receding, ridership can return to the levels we are accustomed to.”
To further encourage ridership, the MTA launched a new fare-capping pilot program that make fares more affordable and flexible. The cap on weekly fares through the Authority’s contactless payment system includes a “Lucky 13” feature. Starting with the 13th ride of each week, every additional ride on subways or buses is free for the rest of that week.
