Transit officials at MBTA are searching for an individual who was caught on surveillance video crashing through fare gates at Ruggles T station in Roxbury. The incident occurred on November 23, with the video footage showing the person running towards the entrance and breaking through the gate, causing damage in the process. The MBTA plans to press charges against the fare crasher once they are identified and will seek restitution for the damaged property.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of fare evasion, with the MBTA losing nearly $30 million annually due to such behavior. Fare evaders typically receive warnings and fines for repeated offenses, but in this case, the individual involved may face charges of malicious destruction of property. In efforts to combat fare evasion, transit authorities are committed to holding offenders accountable and enforcing consequences for their actions.
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