A woman in California became stuck underneath a BART fare gate after allegedly attempting to avoid paying by slipping under it, according to a video shared on Reddit. The incident was captured on camera and quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing a mix of jokes and criticism from viewers. BART has introduced a newer generation of fare gates designed to make fare evasion more difficult for riders, reports The Nerd Stash. The taller and more secure barriers have helped reduce fare evasion across the transit system, though some individuals have apparently still attempted to bypass them. Videos shared online have shown people trying to squeeze underneath the gates or closely follow paying passengers before the barriers close. In the video, it can be seen that the woman had already attempted to slip underneath the fare gate and become stuck. She appeared to look back at bystanders who were filming her before lowering her head in what looked like apparent defeat. A security guard then entered the frame and appeared to look at the woman while she remained stuck beneath the gate. Bystanders say the gate could not be opened without risking injury The woman appeared to say something to the security guard, though surrounding noise made it difficult to understand her words. The person filming the incident, referred to as the camerawoman, said, “This is terrible,” while continuing to record. As she kept filming, the camerawoman said, “We can’t even open it with you there. That’s the crazy part. We can’t open it without harming you.” The video ended at that point, and it remains unclear how the woman was eventually freed from beneath the gate, as the outcome was not shown or confirmed. Public transit incidents caught on camera have gone viral for similar reasons in other cities as well. New BART fare gates in Pillory mode byu/smokes_weed inbayarea One commenter compared the moment to a well-known movie line, writing, “Yup, that’s me, double cheeked up in a BART fare gate. You’re probably wondering how I got here. It all started 4 years ago…” Another user replied jokingly asking if the person had really been stuck for four years. Not all commenters treated the incident lightly. One user wrote, “This implies that this person thinks the chance of being in a caught in a publicly humiliating position is worth less than the ~$8 BART ticket. Don’t be this person. Value yourself more,” framing the incident as a matter of personal judgment rather than something to laugh about. Some commenters focused specifically on the design of the fare gates rather than the individual involved. One user wrote, “It catches m- and promotes weight loss. Seems like a win win,” while another questioned the broader function of the gap at the bottom of the gate, noting it appeared large enough for people to attempt to slide under. Another user responded that the gap is related to accessibility guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which require certain clearances for wheelchair users. Disputes over how bystanders and staff should handle tense public situations have also sparked outrage in past incidents at train stations elsewhere. Some commenters speculated about how the woman may have eventually been freed, though none of the responses were confirmed. One user asked directly whether anyone knew how she got out, noting that station agents had apparently said the gate could not be opened. Another suggested the door may have needed to be disassembled, though this was presented as speculation rather than a confirmed fact. Some commenters also raised concerns about potential financial liability if a person were injured while allegedly attempting to bypass a fare gate. One user suggested that BART could technically attempt to bill the individual for any resulting damage, while another questioned how collectible such a bill would realistically be. BART has not been reported as issuing an official statement addressing this incident. The identity of the woman involved has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether she faced any citation, fine, or other consequence related to the alleged fare evasion attempt.