Tag: Safety

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

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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...

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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

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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...

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