Fare evasion in the New York City transit system is on the decline, although 45% of all city bus riders still aren’t paying for their trips, according to new MTA figures.

Subway fare evasion decreased by 26 percent over the past six months, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The data, which highlights the effectiveness of strategies implemented by the MTA, shows a decline from 14 percent of subway riders evading fares to just 10 percent.