New South Wales (NSW) — Australia’s most populous state and home to Sydney — now records the highest fare evasion rates in the country, with nearly one in ten trips going unpaid and annual revenue losses approaching $160 million. What was once thought to be under control has re-emerged on a large scale, hitting...
Sydney’s fare evasion costs have risen to $160 million annually
Almost one in ten trips go unpaid as rising fares, enforcement challenges, and service disruptions drive a growing culture of non-payment.
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