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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

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,...

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

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...

March 6, 2026 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

ScotRail Introduces £10 Minimum Fare for Passengers Boarding Without Tickets
ScotRail combines deterrence and passenger education as fare evasion costs exceed £11 million annually

Scotland’s national rail operator ScotRail will introduce a £10 minimum fare for passengers who board trains without a valid ticket, aiming to deter fare evasion while reinforcing fairness for paying customers. The charge will often exceed the standard fare for short journeys, encouraging passengers to purchase tickets before boarding. The operator confirmed that no additional fee will apply...

February 6, 2026 AI Video Analytics, Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Berlin Increases Fare Inspections on Public Transport
BVG intensifies ticket checks as fare evasion costs reach €20–25 million annually

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...

January 15, 2026 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Genoa’s Public Transport Could Recoup Up to €12 Million Annually from Fare Evasion, Says Consumer Group
Assoutenti Liguria urges stronger enforcement as new data reveals widespread ticket avoidance

Genoa’s public transport operator, AMT, could recover up to €12 million per year by tackling fare evasion more effectively, according to consumer rights group Assoutenti Liguria. Based on data from a recent ticket inspection at De Ferrari metro station, the association is calling for stricter enforcement and clearer public messaging. During the operation, 50 inspectors checked...

November 10, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

MBTA begins issuing warnings in new fare evasion crackdown
Boston transit agency launches a phased fare enforcement program, pairing education with fines to improve compliance

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued 85 warnings to riders caught evading fares in the first six weeks of its renewed enforcement program, launched on September 8. While no fines have yet been imposed, the agency says the initiative is an important step toward improving compliance and sustaining Boston’s transit system. Under the new...