https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bart-reports-major-crime-drop-1-year-after-new-fare-gatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bart-reports-major-crime-drop-1-year-after-new-fare-gateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bart-reports-major-crime-drop-1-year-after-new-fare-gates#u64719Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:17:27 +0000Bay Area Rapid Transit reports a significant decrease in crimes against riders since late 2024. The agency credits the installation of new fare gates for a 67 percent drop in the rider crime rate. This decline occurred despite an increase in the total number of passengers using the system. BART announced these safety gains this week, linking the improved security directly to the physical upgrades of the fare entry points.Why it mattersFare evasion and security breaches often allow unauthorized individuals access to paid areas. By updating the gate infrastructure, BART aimed to restrict access