Month: April 2026

April 30, 2026 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security

Chile advances tougher penalties to curb fare evasion in public transport
The proposal targets high fare evasion rates and strengthens enforcement and staff protection

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Chile’s Senate has approved a bill to strengthen measures against fare evasion in public transport, advancing it to its third legislative stage. The proposal introduces stricter enforcement tools, higher penalties for non-payment, and new measures to prevent misuse of discounted fares. The bill, reviewed by the Transport and Finance committees, includes expanded payment options,...

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April 10, 2026 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

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...

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