Berlin’s public transport operator, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), has stepped up ticket inspections across its network in response to persistent fare evasion, which costs the company tens of millions of euros annually. Passengers on busy lines—such as the U2 toward Pankow—have reported a noticeable increase in checks in recent weeks. BVG confirmed a citywide rise...
Berlin Increases Fare Inspections on Public Transport
BVG intensifies ticket checks as fare evasion costs reach €20–25 million annually
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