fare gate

Subway entry checkpoint

A fare gate is a barrier at the entrance to a transit system that opens only when a valid ticket, pass, or payment is presented.

Subway stations, commuter rail platforms, and bus terminals use fare gates to ensure passengers have paid before boarding: She tapped her card and the fare gate swung open.

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metro station · subway · station · swipe · tap · tap in · smart card · card · entry · exit · commute · transit · rush hour · platform · token · scanner · beep · passenger

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free passage · honor system · free entry · open boarding

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G