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July 25, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

SEPTA Cracks Down on Fare Evasion with Higher Fines and Expanded Enforcement
Transit police report a 74% rise in fare evasion citations as part of a broader strategy to improve safety and restore rider confidence

Philadelphia’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has significantly increased penalties for fare evasion as part of a broader effort to improve safety and regain rider confidence. According to its 2025 mid-year crime report, SEPTA Transit Police issued 4,366 fare evasion citations in the first half of the year—a 74% increase compared to the same...

July 4, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Seoul Subway Reports 155 Daily Fare Evasion Cases
Almost 170,000 Fare Violations in Three Years as Seoul Metro Increases Enforcement

An average of 155 fare evasion cases occur daily across the Seoul subway system, according to data from Seoul Metro. Over the past three years, more than 169,000 incidents were recorded on lines 1 through 8. In 2022, Seoul Metro logged 59,490 cases, followed by 49,692 in 2023 and 60,719 in 2024. Common methods...

June 6, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Le Havre Increases Fines and Launches New Anti-Fraud System to Tackle Fare Evasion
The french city introduces tougher penalties and identity verification system to improve enforcement

Le Havre, France, has strengthened its fight against fare evasion with new measures that took effect on May 2, 2025. Fines for traveling without a valid ticket on LiA, the public transport network serving Le Havre and operated by Transdev on behalf of Le Havre Seine Métropole, have increased from €60 to €72. In...

May 2, 2025 Fare Evasion, Public Transport, Safety & Security, Ticketing

Saint Petersburg to Triple Fines in Response to Surge in Fare Evasion
City responds to rising violations with tougher penalties to deter offenders

Fare evasion in St. Petersburg, Russia, has surged in recent years. Official statistics reveal a sharp rise in violations: from 3,800 recorded cases in 2021–2022 to 11,120 in 2023, and further up to 14,731 in 2024. To address the growing problem, a new bill submitted to the city’s Legislative Assembly proposes raising fines for...

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...

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....