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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

MTA probes confrontation between fare inspectors and rider

Headline from ABC 7 New York

The MTA is investigating a confrontation between bus fare inspectors and a Brooklyn man who says he was injured during a dispute over whether he paid his fare.

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  1. Pix11

    Video shows fare inspectors' altercation with bus rider; MTA responds (opens Pix11)

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    BROOKLYN, NY (PIX11) - MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said that he found video of a "physical altercation" between the MTA Eagle Team and a Brooklyn school dean to be "concerning," as calls grow for an investigation into the incident.

  2. amNewYork

    MTA grounds 4 bus fare enforcement agents amid probe into physical altercation with rider in Brooklyn (opens amNewYork)

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    The MTA has removed from service four bus fare enforcement agents who were involved in a “physical altercation” with a Brooklyn public school dean last week, agency brass announced on Thursday. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber revealed on Oct.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    MTA probes confrontation between fare inspectors and rider (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    The MTA is investigating a confrontation between bus fare inspectors and a Brooklyn man who says he was injured during a dispute over whether he paid his fare.