Greece Raises Fare Evasion Fines and Cracks Down on Violence Against Inspectors
New legislation raises fines, targets violence against inspectors, and introduces community service for vandalism

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Greece has introduced stricter measures to combat fare evasion across its public transport networks, increasing fines and strengthening penalties for offenses against transit staff. The new law, approved by Parliament on March 23, aims to improve compliance while addressing growing concerns around safety and system integrity. Under the updated framework, passengers travelling without a...