TPL Linea, the public transport operator for Savona, reported a 13% fare evasion rate during the summer period from June 24 to August 25, 2024, compared to a lower rate recorded in 2023. Over 44,000 passengers were inspected across 3,504 trips, leading to 5,724 fines, an increase from 4,294 in 2023. The inspections were...
Summer Balance for Savona Public Transport: Fare Evasion at 13%
TransLink Boosts Fare Enforcement to Tackle $5M Loss in Revenue
Metro Vancouver’s transit authority intensifies efforts to curb fare evasion and enhance system funding
TransLink has announced the launch of a new fare enforcement initiative aimed at reducing fare evasion and improving the safety of Metro Vancouver’s transit system. The program will see a significant increase in fare enforcement patrols, with officers conducting high-visibility checks at transit hubs and on board vehicles. These efforts are part of TransLink’s...
Rising Fare Evasion Threatens the Financial Stability of Toronto’s TTC
Loopholes and Lack of Enforcement Lead to Significant Revenue Losses
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is confronting an increase in fare evasion, which is expected to cost $123 million this year. The majority of this loss occurs at major transit stations like as Eglinton Station, where people use bus lanes and back entrances to avoid paying, entering bus bays without tapping their fare cards....
Tackling Fare Evasion in Bergamo: A Growing Challenge for ATB and TEB
Economic Impact, Enforcement Efforts, and a Creative Awareness Campaign
Fare evasion in public transport has become an increasing concern for ATB (Azienda Trasporti Bergamo) and TEB (Tramvie Elettriche Bergamasche) in Bergamo. The fare evasion rate reached 7.5% in 2023, up from 6.3% in 2022. This rising trend has continued until 2024, highlighting the need for urgent and effective measures. Fare evasion causes significant...
Record Number of Fare Evaders in North Rhine-Westphalia
Fare Evasion and Rail Safety Concerns Escalate
A recent report from Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) highlights a significant increase in fare evasion cases in North Rhine-Westphalia, Düsseldorf. Last year, nearly 12,900 individuals were caught without valid tickets, an increase of 3,500 from the previous year. This number only accounts for detected incidents, indicating a potentially higher number of unreported cases. Public transportation...
Turin’s Comprehensive Checks Reveal High Rate of Fare Evasion on Public Transport
A Third of Passengers on Turin’s Buses and Trams Caught Without Tickets
The San Carlo Carabinieri and GTT conducted comprehensive fare evasion checks on Turin’s public transportation system from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2, 2024. The inspections targeted 4, 11, 55, and 58 bus and tram lines in the City Centre District, affecting 23 vehicles and about 750 passengers. The operation revealed that 210...
LA Metro Introduces Tap Out System to Combat Fare Evasion
Pilot Program at North Hollywood Station Aims to Reduce Fare Evasion and Enhance Security Measures
In order to reduce fare evasion, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has launched a new pilot program at the North Hollywood B Line stop. Starting last week, Metro riders must tap their transit cards both when entering and exiting the station. This new requirement, a significant departure from the current system...
Milan’s Metro Tackles Fare Evasion with New Dual Strategy
Implementing Enhanced Surveillance and Technological Innovations
Over the past three years, Milan’s metro has seen a troubling increase in fare evasion, rising from 1% to 4%. A seemingly Olympic discipline, “turnstile jumping” has not only become more common but has also evolved into various forms, including pushing through and sneaking behind others at barrier-equipped entries. Recognizing the financial drain—a single...
Muni Hires Additional Fare Inspectors
San Francisco's Muni Faces Rising Fare Evasion, with figures doubling since 2019
As of 2024, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates Muni, is facing a significant increase in fare evasion rates, which have almost doubled from 12.8% in 2019 to an estimated 20.8%. In response, Muni is considering increasing its workforce by hiring additional fare inspectors, aiming to return to the staff levels...
New York City Deploys 800 Officers to Combat Subway Fare Evasion
Increased Law Enforcement to Address Safety and Fare Compliance in NYC Subways
New York City has increased its efforts to combat subway fare evasion by deploying 800 additional police officers. This measure, announced on March 25, 2024, aims to tackle the sharp rise in turnstile-jumping: over 1,700 people have been arrested this year for turnstile-jumping, up from 965 in 2023, and 28,000 tickets have already been...