I hadn’t been on a subway in over three years.
Last Sunday, we were on a walking tour in Manhattan and had to take a short subway ride at the end of the tour. Forewarned and equipped with our MetroCards, we ventured forth with the others on the tour.
The MetroCard worked.
Shortly after I went through the turnstile, another rider straddled over without paying. Then another who opened the emergency exit gate as others streamed in.
I had heard of fare-beaters on the subway. Witnessing it was another matter.
Troubling. Disheartening. Thought-provoking.