Fare evasion has actually gone down where this proof-of-payment scheme is put into place, according to the MTA. It dropped 80% on the Bx12 in the Bronx, for example, and more than 48% on the M15 in Manhattan. Local 100 believes this is because riders do periodically see enforcement — more than they see on regular buses — and realize it's not worth risking getting hit with such a significant fine.