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What are the key details for the project “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services”?

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The project “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in New York City, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The New York State Senate (.gov).

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What is the latest status of the project “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services”?

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The status recorded for “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services” is active.

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services” to USD 35000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “MTA Security Guard Contract with Allied Universal Security Services”?

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This Taiyo project page references The New York State Senate (.gov) along with the original URL (https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/mario-r-mattera/new-york-state-senators-calls-immediate-examination). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	active
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) entered into a $35 million contract with 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

Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Tunnel
Article published date	2026-03-21

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	New York
City	New York City

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