Savvy transit riders said they’ve been able to skirt the fare for the pricey people mover since October, when the agency installed OMNY tap-to-pay readers at select turnstiles.
The JFK AirTrain is free to ride — at least some of the time — a top Port Authority official said on Tuesday.
During a news conference, Port Authority Chief Operating Officer Jim Heitmann claimed the gates are actually left open on purpose during busy hours to prevent crowding. Jason Rabinowitz, an airline industry analyst who uses the AirTrain at least once a month, said he’s never seen the OMNY gates closed.
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