A video that went viral on TikTok shows how the new subway turnstiles in New York, valued at $700,000, can be easily bypassed.
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The new turnstiles, acquired by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), are vulnerable and can be opened with a simple trick: swiping one’s hand over a poorly placed sensor. It has also been discovered that the doors remain open for approximately five seconds, allowing people to pass through the turnstile without paying the fare.
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The case was confirmed by The Post newspaper. The MTA implemented the new turnstiles in the New York City subway to combat fare evasion, but now, the company is seeking solutions to enhance security.