u/ciginmacys

Since WMATA is using this as justification for new fare evasion policy, Is anyone able to point me to where this data point comes from? Was there a study done or is there actual raw intake that’s on record? Did a quick search but all that came up were the recent articles not the source of the data.

Edit: adding link for context Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns