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Subway Car Hopping Could Cost You Soon(New York-WABC, , 2005) ¡ª Straphangers who walk from subway car to subway car, looking for a seat, could find themselves looking at a fine of $75.
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The MTA plans to vote on the rule change next month.
Many straphangers have complained about the new regulations - saying people need to switch cars sometimes to find a seat or a car that has a working air conditioner in the summer.
MTA feels the new regulations will keep straphangers safe when using public transportation. A fine for car hopping, would ban riders from walking between cars. It's already illegal to ride between cars.
In recent months, there have been reports of at least four men killed when they fell between cars.
Transit officials are considering some other fines too, which could be approved by this summer.
$50 fine- For putting your feet on the seat.
$100 fine-Wearing Skates, Riding a scooter, or standing on a skateboard while on the train or on the platform.
The new proposed regulations can be found in the Transit Authority's Rules of Conduct for Buses and Subways.
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