Month: March 2025

March 25, 2025 Public Transport

Poland’s Fare Evasion Crisis: 370 Million PLN (€81 Million) in Unpaid Fines

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Poland is facing a significant problem with fare evasion in public transportation, with unpaid fines for riding without a ticket totaling nearly 370 million PLN (approximately €88 million). According to a recent report from the National Debt Register (KRD), over 293,000 individuals have failed to pay their penalties, accumulating an average debt of 1,300...

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March 3, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Seattle’s King County Metro Struggles with 34% Bus Fare Evasion
After Five Years, Metro Reintroduces Fare Inspections to Boost Compliance

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Seattle’s King County Metro is resuming fare inspections on buses for the first time in nearly five years, starting March 31, to address fairness concerns as ridership recovers. Currently, an estimated 34% of passengers do not pay their fares.  Metro emphasizes that this decision is mostly about fairness, ensuring all riders contribute to the...

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