Fare Evasion Archives

March 3, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Seattle’s King County Metro Struggles with 34% Bus Fare Evasion
After Five Years, Metro Reintroduces Fare Inspections to Boost Compliance

Seattle’s King County Metro is resuming fare inspections on buses for the first time in nearly five years, starting March 31, to address fairness concerns as ridership recovers. Currently, an estimated 34% of passengers do not pay their fares. Metro emphasizes that this decision is mostly about fairness, ensuring all riders contribute to the...

February 20, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Île-de-France Loses €700 Million Annually to Fare Evasion: New Measures Target 50% Reduction
Public Transport Cracks Down: Continuous Controls and 500 Agents to Combat Fare Evaders

Fare evasion in Paris and its suburbs costs the Île-de-France public transport network an estimated 700 million euros annually. To tackle this significant loss, Valérie Pécresse, President of Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), announced the launch of “continuous control” operations starting Monday, February 17, targeting bus, tramway, metro, and RER lines most affected by fare evasion....

February 18, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Ticketing

Auckland’s Fare Evasion Problem: A Growing Challenge for Public Transport
Fare Evasion on Key Auckland Bus Routes Raises Safety and Revenue Concerns

Fare evasion has become a significant issue on Auckland’s bus network, with recent estimates suggesting that nearly 3% of journeys—approximately one million instances—went unpaid over the past six months. While transport officers caught 12,700 fare evaders, only 4.8% received fines, and 2.4% were issued warnings, highlighting concerns about enforcement effectiveness. Key routes such as...

January 20, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Loses $407,000 CAD to Fare Evasion in 2024
The City Hires Law Enforcement Officers to Deter Daily Fare Evasion Incidents

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Greater Sudbury’s public transit system has suffered a significant revenue loss of $407,000 CAD in 2024 due to fare evasion on its public transit system, particularly on buses. In response, the city council has approved the hiring of two part-time municipal law enforcement officers (MLEOs) to monitor buses. These officers will focus on deterring...

October 2, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport

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...

September 18, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Summer Balance for Savona Public Transport: Fare Evasion at 13%
TPL Linea reinforces ticket inspections and increases services in Savona and Albenga

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...

September 13, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Ticketing

MTA Faces Ongoing Challenges as 48% of NYC Bus Riders Skip Fare
With Nearly Half of Riders Not Paying, the MTA works on Comprehensive Solutions

The New York City bus system is dealing with an increase in fare evasion, with recent data revealing that 48% of bus riders fail to pay. In 2022 alone, this issue led to a $315 million loss for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Coupled with the cancellation of the congestion pricing program, the MTA...

August 26, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

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

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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...

August 6, 2024 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security

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....

July 22, 2024 Fare Evasion, Free Public transit, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

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...