# MTA probes fare inspector clash after rider claims assault

> Brooklyn rider says assault during fare dispute as MTA investigates.
- Title: MTA probes fare inspector clash after rider claims assault
- Summary: Brooklyn rider says assault during fare dispute as MTA investigates. A Brooklyn man claims he was assaulted by fare inspectors during a fare dispute…
- Keywords: mta, fare inspectors, brooklyn, rider, assault, confrontation, subway, bus, news, local, probes, fare
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/mta-investigates-fare-enforcement-clash-rider-claims-assault/19941419
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mta, fare inspectors, brooklyn, rider, assault, confrontation, subway, bus, news, local
## MTA investigates fare clash
The MTA is investigating a confrontation between bus fare inspectors and a Brooklyn man who claims he was injured during a dispute over fare payment.
## Rider claims assault injuries
Kyle Taylor, a Brownsville middle school dean, said he was assaulted and suffered neck, back and shoulder injuries, briefly losing consciousness.
## MTA removes four inspectors
The MTA removed four inspectors from duty after a surveillance video captured the confrontation over fare payment.
## MTA chairman comments
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber called the incident troubling and said it is under review to find what went wrong.
## Key takeaway

A Brooklyn man claims he was assaulted by fare inspectors during a fare dispute, prompting MTA to investigate the incident.