Currently, there are no barriers in place to ensure passengers have purchased tickets. Instead, deputies do random checks.
Riders caught without a ticket face a $250 fine.
The MTA estimates fare evaders cost the agency nearly $2 million a year.
MTA: Fare evaders cost agency $2 million
LOS ANGELES (KABC) The plan includes installing gates at all Metro Red Line stations and selected Blue, Green, and Gold line stations.
