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Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions

The government will review rail fare enforcement due to concerns over disproportionate actions against innocent fare evaders.

Thousands of rail fare prosecutions to be quashed find out if you're eligible

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money.

Northern users may be compensated after rail firm broke fare evasion rules

Northern has halted prosecutions for misuse of 16-25 railcards, acknowledging the confusion around fare rules and promising to review past cases.

Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions

The government will review rail fare enforcement due to concerns over disproportionate actions against innocent fare evaders.

Thousands of rail fare prosecutions to be quashed find out if you're eligible

A judge ruled that prosecutions for fare evasion under certain legislation are void, impacting thousands of train passengers who may reclaim money.

Northern users may be compensated after rail firm broke fare evasion rules

Northern has halted prosecutions for misuse of 16-25 railcards, acknowledging the confusion around fare rules and promising to review past cases.
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#mta

MTA Opens Gates in OMNY Snafu, Chilling Riders In Wake of Cops Shooting Alleged 'Farebeater' - Streetsblog New York City

The failure of the OMNY system highlighted serious safety concerns for riders amidst recent police violence against fare evaders.

Why the M.T.A. Is Worried About Fare Evaders on Buses

Fare evasion on city buses is rising sharply, with 48% of riders skipping fares in early 2024, significantly impacting M.T.A. revenue.

MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

MTA inspectors will enforce fare payment on buses due to a 50% fare evasion rate, up from 21% before the pandemic.

MTA Deploys Guards to Curb Non-Payments on Subways

The MTA is increasing the number of security guards to deter fare evasion in the subway system.

Congestion pricing pause could cost MTA hundreds of millions of dollars each year, authority says | amNewYork

The MTA could face significant financial challenges due to revenue losses from fare evasion and the impact of the pause on congestion pricing.

MTA to end 'free fare' bus pilot program, in reversal

The MTA will not be renewing the free fare trial program for several bus lines, as it did not increase the rider base.

MTA Opens Gates in OMNY Snafu, Chilling Riders In Wake of Cops Shooting Alleged 'Farebeater' - Streetsblog New York City

The failure of the OMNY system highlighted serious safety concerns for riders amidst recent police violence against fare evaders.

Why the M.T.A. Is Worried About Fare Evaders on Buses

Fare evasion on city buses is rising sharply, with 48% of riders skipping fares in early 2024, significantly impacting M.T.A. revenue.

MTA to Deploy Bus Inspectors as Fare Evasion Jumps to 50% of Riders

MTA inspectors will enforce fare payment on buses due to a 50% fare evasion rate, up from 21% before the pandemic.

MTA Deploys Guards to Curb Non-Payments on Subways

The MTA is increasing the number of security guards to deter fare evasion in the subway system.

Congestion pricing pause could cost MTA hundreds of millions of dollars each year, authority says | amNewYork

The MTA could face significant financial challenges due to revenue losses from fare evasion and the impact of the pause on congestion pricing.

MTA to end 'free fare' bus pilot program, in reversal

The MTA will not be renewing the free fare trial program for several bus lines, as it did not increase the rider base.
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#public-transportation

Why No One Pays for the Bus

Fare evasion on D.C. buses has skyrocketed to nearly 70%, highlighting a significant governance issue.

Hochul has yet another chance at redemption by solving NYC's fare-beating crisis

The increase in fare evasion in NYC reflects the broken-windows theory, proving minor issues can burgeon into significant societal problems.

Crackdown on fare dodgers in London costs 22m

TfL spent 22m cracking down on fare dodging, with fare evasion decreasing slightly despite an increase in total journeys.

24th St. BART gets 'next generation' fare gates

BART's Next Generation Fare Gates aim to reduce fare evasion but have led to increased congestion for some commuters.

Why No One Pays for the Bus

Fare evasion on D.C. buses has skyrocketed to nearly 70%, highlighting a significant governance issue.

Hochul has yet another chance at redemption by solving NYC's fare-beating crisis

The increase in fare evasion in NYC reflects the broken-windows theory, proving minor issues can burgeon into significant societal problems.

Crackdown on fare dodgers in London costs 22m

TfL spent 22m cracking down on fare dodging, with fare evasion decreasing slightly despite an increase in total journeys.

24th St. BART gets 'next generation' fare gates

BART's Next Generation Fare Gates aim to reduce fare evasion but have led to increased congestion for some commuters.
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#nypd

'Operation Fare Play': NYPD floods subways with 800 more cops to target fare-beaters

Increased police presence in subways to target fare evasion and prevent violent crimes
NYPD's 'Operation Fare Play' aims to deter fare-beating with extra officers based on crime levels and complaints.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

NYPD releases bodycam footage of police shooting at Brooklyn subway platform

A fatal confrontation between NYPD and a fare-beater in a subway led to multiple injuries, raising serious concerns about police response and de-escalation tactics.

Bystanders, cop shot as NYPD opens fire on alleged fare-beater in Brooklyn subway

NYPD officers shot bystanders while attempting to confront a fare-beater wielding a knife on a Brooklyn subway platform.

NYPD releases bodycam footage of police shooting at Brooklyn subway platform

The NYPD's response to a fare-beater escalated to gunfire, raising concerns about police use of force.
Surveillance and bodycam footage show the chaotic moments leading to the shooting.

NYPD brass vow to release Brooklyn subway police shooting bodycam footage soon, say incident was not about fare evasion' | amNewYork

NYPD defended its officers involved in a subway shooting, emphasizing it was a mental health crisis, not fare evasion-related.
The department vowed to release bodycam footage to provide transparency in the incident.

'Operation Fare Play': NYPD floods subways with 800 more cops to target fare-beaters

Increased police presence in subways to target fare evasion and prevent violent crimes
NYPD's 'Operation Fare Play' aims to deter fare-beating with extra officers based on crime levels and complaints.

4 shot after police open fire on knife-wielding subway fare evader, NYPD says

The incident illustrates rising subway safety issues and the complexities of fare evasion enforcement amid heightened crime concerns.

NYPD releases bodycam footage of police shooting at Brooklyn subway platform

A fatal confrontation between NYPD and a fare-beater in a subway led to multiple injuries, raising serious concerns about police response and de-escalation tactics.

Bystanders, cop shot as NYPD opens fire on alleged fare-beater in Brooklyn subway

NYPD officers shot bystanders while attempting to confront a fare-beater wielding a knife on a Brooklyn subway platform.

NYPD releases bodycam footage of police shooting at Brooklyn subway platform

The NYPD's response to a fare-beater escalated to gunfire, raising concerns about police use of force.
Surveillance and bodycam footage show the chaotic moments leading to the shooting.

NYPD brass vow to release Brooklyn subway police shooting bodycam footage soon, say incident was not about fare evasion' | amNewYork

NYPD defended its officers involved in a subway shooting, emphasizing it was a mental health crisis, not fare evasion-related.
The department vowed to release bodycam footage to provide transparency in the incident.
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#police-shooting

Bystander Suffers Brain Damage After NYPD Shooting in BK Subway

A bystander suffered brain damage after being shot by police in a subway station during a fare evasion pursuit.

Adams defends officers who opened fire in Brownsville subway station as pols call for 'thorough investigation' * Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Adams defended police actions in a shooting incident, emphasizing the need for safety when confronting repeat offenders.

Police Officials Defend Subway Shooting That Gravely Wounded Bystander

Police acted according to guidelines when confronting a knife-wielding suspect, resulting in injuries to an officer and bystanders.

Police Officers Shot 3 People In Brownsville Train Station

Police shot a man during a fare evasion incident in a subway station, injuring him and three others, including an officer.

Man shot by NYPD at Brooklyn subway stop can't walk, his attorney says

Derell Mickles remains hospitalized and unable to walk after being shot by police for allegedly skipping fare and threatening officers with a knife.

Bystander Suffers Brain Damage After NYPD Shooting in BK Subway

A bystander suffered brain damage after being shot by police in a subway station during a fare evasion pursuit.

Adams defends officers who opened fire in Brownsville subway station as pols call for 'thorough investigation' * Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Adams defended police actions in a shooting incident, emphasizing the need for safety when confronting repeat offenders.

Police Officials Defend Subway Shooting That Gravely Wounded Bystander

Police acted according to guidelines when confronting a knife-wielding suspect, resulting in injuries to an officer and bystanders.

Police Officers Shot 3 People In Brownsville Train Station

Police shot a man during a fare evasion incident in a subway station, injuring him and three others, including an officer.

Man shot by NYPD at Brooklyn subway stop can't walk, his attorney says

Derell Mickles remains hospitalized and unable to walk after being shot by police for allegedly skipping fare and threatening officers with a knife.
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Brooklyn DA plans charges in fare evasion case that ended in police shooting: source

Prosecutors are pushing forward with charges against Derell Mickles after a violent encounter with police at a subway station.
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M.T.A. Says No More Free Bus Rides for Fare Evaders

New York is intensifying enforcement against fare evasion on buses due to significant financial losses and passenger frustration.
The new strategy is prompted by the high rate of fare evasion, exceeding 50% on city buses.

The Rise of Fare Evasion

Fare evasion on public transit has increased significantly, especially in New York City, where nearly half of bus riders skip paying the fare.

Opinion | Taking the City for a Ride

New York City's public transit system suffers from major mismanagement and unsustainable fare evasion, making comparisons to cities like London stark.

Fare Evasion Surges on N.Y.C. Buses, Where 48% of Riders Fail to Pay

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.
There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

BART's New Evasion-Proof' Fare Gates Apparently Not Completely Evasion-Proof

New BART fare gates are reducing fare evasion, but some still find ways to bypass the system.

TTC phasing out 'no tap' gates to cut down on fare evasion | CBC News

The TTC is phasing out "no tap" gates to combat fare evasion, costing them over $20 million annually.

M.T.A. Says No More Free Bus Rides for Fare Evaders

New York is intensifying enforcement against fare evasion on buses due to significant financial losses and passenger frustration.
The new strategy is prompted by the high rate of fare evasion, exceeding 50% on city buses.

The Rise of Fare Evasion

Fare evasion on public transit has increased significantly, especially in New York City, where nearly half of bus riders skip paying the fare.

Opinion | Taking the City for a Ride

New York City's public transit system suffers from major mismanagement and unsustainable fare evasion, making comparisons to cities like London stark.

Fare Evasion Surges on N.Y.C. Buses, Where 48% of Riders Fail to Pay

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.
There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

BART's New Evasion-Proof' Fare Gates Apparently Not Completely Evasion-Proof

New BART fare gates are reducing fare evasion, but some still find ways to bypass the system.

TTC phasing out 'no tap' gates to cut down on fare evasion | CBC News

The TTC is phasing out "no tap" gates to combat fare evasion, costing them over $20 million annually.
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#new-york-city

Critics Question N.Y.P.D. Shootings After Fare Evasion Stop in Subway

Police shooting of a bystander during a fare evasion confrontation raises concerns about the use of force in crowded transit spaces.

New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating across Brooklyn

Intensified crackdown on subway fare evasion with 800 officers
Concerns over safety in the busiest subway system

Critics Question N.Y.P.D. Shootings After Fare Evasion Stop in Subway

Police shooting of a bystander during a fare evasion confrontation raises concerns about the use of force in crowded transit spaces.

New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating across Brooklyn

Intensified crackdown on subway fare evasion with 800 officers
Concerns over safety in the busiest subway system
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#public-safety

Police Officer, Bystanders Injured in Brownsville Train Station Shooting

The incident escalated from a fare evasion stop to a shooting involving bystanders and police at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Transit Crime Down 7.8% Compared to 2023

Crime in NYC subways has decreased significantly over the past year, with efforts focused on increasing safety through additional police presence and cracking down on fare evasion.

New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating

Crackdown on subway fare-beating in NYC intensified with deployment of 800 police officers.
Concerns about safety and unruliness prompt increased police presence in the subway system.

Police Officer, Bystanders Injured in Brownsville Train Station Shooting

The incident escalated from a fare evasion stop to a shooting involving bystanders and police at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Transit Crime Down 7.8% Compared to 2023

Crime in NYC subways has decreased significantly over the past year, with efforts focused on increasing safety through additional police presence and cracking down on fare evasion.

New York City to send 800 more officers to police subway fare-beating

Crackdown on subway fare-beating in NYC intensified with deployment of 800 police officers.
Concerns about safety and unruliness prompt increased police presence in the subway system.
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Conviction quashed for officer fined after wrongly arresting mum in Croydon

Pc Perry Lathwood's conviction for assault was quashed on appeal after he initially faced charges for wrongly arresting and manhandling a woman.
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Tube offender fined 1,800 after repeatedly using overdrawn card, TfL says

A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.

10,000 fewer Tube fare dodgers prosecuted than pre-pandemic despite surge in evasion

Transport for London (TfL) is prosecuting about 10,000 fewer fare dodgers a year than before the pandemic.
Tube station staff reported over 756,000 cases of fare evasion last year, a 51% increase from the previous year.

Watch: Catching London's Tube fare evaders

TfL uses enforcement officers to address anti-social behavior and fare evasion
47 passengers removed for non-compliance in a four-week period

TfL is clamping down on fare dodgers - and massively increasing fines

TfL is increasing fines for fare evaders by 20%, from £80 to £100, with a reduced fine of £50 if paid within 21 days.
Frontline TfL staff will wear body cameras to record any abuse they might face.

Tube offender fined 1,800 after repeatedly using overdrawn card, TfL says

A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.

10,000 fewer Tube fare dodgers prosecuted than pre-pandemic despite surge in evasion

Transport for London (TfL) is prosecuting about 10,000 fewer fare dodgers a year than before the pandemic.
Tube station staff reported over 756,000 cases of fare evasion last year, a 51% increase from the previous year.

Watch: Catching London's Tube fare evaders

TfL uses enforcement officers to address anti-social behavior and fare evasion
47 passengers removed for non-compliance in a four-week period

TfL is clamping down on fare dodgers - and massively increasing fines

TfL is increasing fines for fare evaders by 20%, from £80 to £100, with a reduced fine of £50 if paid within 21 days.
Frontline TfL staff will wear body cameras to record any abuse they might face.
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#tfl

TfL's new campaign against abuse of transport staff highlights prison sentences

Incidents of abuse against transport staff are commonly linked to fare evasion disputes; TfL aims to reduce this through legal awareness campaigns.

TfL issues 1.3m in penalty charges on Tube and buses after spending 22m to tackle fare dodging

TfL spends millions on fare enforcement with limited returns, facing challenges from fare evaders who can be intimidating or abusive.

London's weekly railway news

TfL tackles fare evaders costing £150m/year
Plans for railway upgrades and new services in London

TfL announces crackdown on fare evaders with increased penalty on all services

The Mayor of London has approved an increase in TfL penalty fares to deter fare evasion.
TfL prosecuted 19,614 people for fare evasion in 2023, an increase of 56% from the previous year.

Higher fines for tube fare evasion are now in force - here's how much you could get charged

Fare dodgers cost TfL £150 million per year
TfL has increased penalties for fare evasion and implemented new measures like AI technology and body cameras.

TfL's new campaign against abuse of transport staff highlights prison sentences

Incidents of abuse against transport staff are commonly linked to fare evasion disputes; TfL aims to reduce this through legal awareness campaigns.

TfL issues 1.3m in penalty charges on Tube and buses after spending 22m to tackle fare dodging

TfL spends millions on fare enforcement with limited returns, facing challenges from fare evaders who can be intimidating or abusive.

London's weekly railway news

TfL tackles fare evaders costing £150m/year
Plans for railway upgrades and new services in London

TfL announces crackdown on fare evaders with increased penalty on all services

The Mayor of London has approved an increase in TfL penalty fares to deter fare evasion.
TfL prosecuted 19,614 people for fare evasion in 2023, an increase of 56% from the previous year.

Higher fines for tube fare evasion are now in force - here's how much you could get charged

Fare dodgers cost TfL £150 million per year
TfL has increased penalties for fare evasion and implemented new measures like AI technology and body cameras.
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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert explains how to get train refunds

Train refunds are not guaranteed in case of delays; compensation depends on delay duration under the Delay Repay system.
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London's weekly railway news

London's rail system faces significant disruptions, with major issues on the District line and ongoing performance concerns regarding the Elizabeth line.

An A-Z Of The London Underground

London Underground announcements are known for their wit and humor.
AI face recognition will be used to tackle fare dodgers on the London Underground.

London's weekly railway news

London's rail system faces significant disruptions, with major issues on the District line and ongoing performance concerns regarding the Elizabeth line.

An A-Z Of The London Underground

London Underground announcements are known for their wit and humor.
AI face recognition will be used to tackle fare dodgers on the London Underground.
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Tens of thousands of train fare fines to be quashed, court rules

Rail companies have admitted to wrongfully prosecuting thousands for fare evasion, leading to upcoming quashed convictions and scrutiny of the legal process.

A man snuck onto 2 flights in 2 days by reportedly tailgating passengers with tickets, and managed to fly over 800 miles

A man in Germany boarded two flights without a ticket, raising security concerns and prompting investigations by the police and airport authorities.

Fare dodger travelling without a valid ticket for nearly five years fined 10k by c2c

Fare dodgers caught by c2c rail operator faced heavy fines, with one case totaling 10k for unpaid fares since 2019.
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Higher fines for fare evasion on Tube come into force

Penalty fare on Tube increased from 80 to 100
TfL cracking down on fare evasion with stricter enforcement

Sadiq Khan says TfL fare dodging 'too high' and urges public to report it to staff

Sadiq Khan is urging Londoners to report fare dodging on public transport.
Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall wants innovative solutions to tackle fare evasion and make it a nightmare for perpetrators.

Higher fines for fare evasion on Tube come into force

Penalty fare on Tube increased from 80 to 100
TfL cracking down on fare evasion with stricter enforcement

Sadiq Khan says TfL fare dodging 'too high' and urges public to report it to staff

Sadiq Khan is urging Londoners to report fare dodging on public transport.
Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall wants innovative solutions to tackle fare evasion and make it a nightmare for perpetrators.
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Transport for London cracks down on fare dodgers

Majority of customers pay fare
Minority attempt to travel without ticket

New Subway Fare Gates and Platform Barriers Fail to Impress New Yorkers

Transit officials are testing new fare gates and metal platform barriers to address fare evasion and accidents on the subway system.
The new fare gates and platform barriers have received mixed reviews from New Yorkers.

AI is being used to catch fare-dodgers on the London Underground

TfL is using AI technology to crack down on fare evasion on the London Underground.
The technology can identify passengers likely to jump the barriers without using facial recognition.

Subway crime: NYPD touts huge turnaround nearly six months after major crime spike underground | amNewYork

Subway crime dropped 6% in 2024 due to increased police presence and focus on fare evasion.

Met Police officer fined for grabbing woman in mistaken bus fare dodging arrest

A Metropolitan Police officer was fined for manhandling and wrongly arresting a woman for fare evasion, causing humiliation and loss of confidence in the police service.
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