Rome’s public transport operator Atac will deploy 60 private security guards to escort fare inspectors on buses and in the metro, following a rise in assaults against staff—especially on surface routes in the city’s outskirts. The Lazio Region approved the measure recently in mid-November, allowing guards to join Atac’s 237 inspectors after a short training period. The aim, officials...
Rome to deploy 60 security guards to Accompany Atac Fare Inspectors
Fare Evasion on Buses Contributes to $11M Deficit for Milwaukee Transit System
MCTS aims to balance enforcement and safety as fare evasion costs mount and drivers push for more authority.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), which operates public bus services throughout Milwaukee—the largest city in Wisconsin—has announced a new plan to reduce fare evasion, following the revelation of an unexpected $11 million budget deficit in June. An internal investigation found that approximately 8 million passengers board buses annually without paying. For the past...