MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services
Sector: Tunnel • Location: New York City, New York, United States
Source: The New York State Senate (.gov)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded a $35 million contract to Allied Universal Security Services, a Pennsylvania-based private firm, to deploy armed guards across New York City's subway system to address fare evasion. The contract was agreed to in 2022 and has faced criticism for lack of transparency, oversight, and effectiveness, with reports of guards neglecting duties and fa
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The New York State Senate (.gov)
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Description | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded a $35 million contract to Allied Universal Security Services, a Pennsylvania-based private firm, to deploy armed guards across New York City's subway system to address fare evasion. The contract was agreed to in 2022 and has faced criticism for lack of transparency, oversight, and effectiveness, with reports of guards neglecting duties and fare evasion worsening. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
Source
Source | The New York State Senate (.gov) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Mass Transit, Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-27 |
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