Fare evasion on Swiss public transport has reached a record high, with over 1 million cases recorded in 2024—a nearly 10% increase from the previous year and part of a steady upward trend since 2019, when just over 411,000 cases were reported. This surge is partly attributed to a rise in ticket inspections,...
Fare Evasion Reaches Record High in Switzerland: One Million Fare Evaders in 2024
Youth offenders, rising repeat violations, and a CHF 200 million loss challenge the future of public transport
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