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Passengers using MTA turnstiles at a subway station, with one person tapping their MetroCard to enter while others walk through the fare gates. A person in a wheelchair is visible being assisted by MTA staff near an elevator sign.

September 12, 2025

MTA Loses $1 Billion to Fare Evasion in 2024 as Bus Riders Skip 43% of Fares

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) lost about $1 billion to fare and toll evasion in 2024, according to a new analysis by the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC). This staggering figure is roughly

Aviation·Business·News

Jetstar Asia Sale from $130 Sparks 28.4% Q1 Japan Arrival Surge

In a move set to boost connectivity between Australia and Asia’s most vibrant destinations, Jetstar has unveiled a major fare sale offering one-way tickets to Japan and South Korea starting from just $130 (Jetstar sale page). The promotion, featuring established

July 21, 2025

NASA Budget Slashed 24%: Trump Plan Ends SLS, Orion, and Gateway as Congress Fights Back

News·USA

President Trump’s proposed budget for 2026 would slash NASA funding by 24% (OMB, May 2 2025), eliminating several major space programs while redirecting money