Fare Evasion in Antwerp: New Access Controls to Tackle a Growing Problem
Up to Half of Antwerp Tram Riders Don't Pay, Prompting Flemish Government Action

Fare evasion is a significant issue in Antwerp’s premetro system, with estimates suggesting that up to 50% of riders do not pay for their tram journeys. The premetro—a light rail network that operates like a metro in city centers, with trams running through underground tunnels before transitioning to surface tracks in outer areas—plays a...