Month: August 2024

August 26, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

TransLink Boosts Fare Enforcement to Tackle $5M Loss in Revenue
Metro Vancouver’s transit authority intensifies efforts to curb fare evasion and enhance system funding

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TransLink has announced the launch of a new fare enforcement initiative aimed at reducing fare evasion and improving the safety of Metro Vancouver’s transit system. The program will see a significant increase in fare enforcement patrols, with officers conducting high-visibility checks at transit hubs and on board vehicles. These efforts are part of TransLink’s...

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August 6, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security

Rising Fare Evasion Threatens the Financial Stability of Toronto’s TTC
Loopholes and Lack of Enforcement Lead to Significant Revenue Losses

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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is confronting an increase in fare evasion, which is expected to cost $123 million this year. The majority of this loss occurs at major transit stations like as Eglinton Station, where people use bus lanes and back entrances to avoid paying, entering bus bays without tapping their fare cards....

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