fare evasion

TriMet issues more tickets for fare evasion but who gets the money?

February 6, 2012
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TriMet (OR) has stepped up fare enforcement recently but a new state law will prevent the agency from keeping the money from fare-evasion citations.

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Fare collection challenges for the MBTA

February 3, 2012
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Fare evasion is an ongoing problem for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line, and Transit on the Line explores some of the reasons.

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EASY cards pose problems for some Tri-Rail riders

January 19, 2012

Some Tri-Rail (FL) passengers are having trouble using the EASY card, saying that they have been charged twice or that the validators are not working.

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New U-Pass contract prevents UBC drop-outs from keeping transit benefits

January 18, 2012

Officials have signed an agreement designed to prevent University of British Columbia dropouts from using their subsidized U-Pass after leaving school.

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Court rules that selling subway swipes isn’t stealing

December 15, 2011

A court overturned the petit larceny conviction of a scammer who sold discounted MetroCard swipes to riders and found a lesser charge more appropriate.

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TriMet says crackdown on fare cheats pays off

December 15, 2011

Four months after stepping up fare enforcement, TriMet (OR) has realized $460,000 in additional revenues, almost the cost of hiring six fare inspectors.

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Tide riders learn about the perils of fare evasion

December 14, 2011

Customers on The Tide, Hampton Roads Transit’s (VA) new light-rail service, are learning an expensive lesson. Pay the $1.50 fare or face a $150 fine.

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MTA launches faster crosstown buses to mixed reviews

November 17, 2011

MTA New York City Transit launched a Select Bus Service line on 34th St., replacing a notoriously slow route with its version of bus rapid transit.

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No more free ride on LA Metro

September 20, 2011

LA Metro (CA) will start locking turnstiles at four rail stations as part of its system-wide transition to the Transit Access Pass farecard.

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Muni directors support all-door boarding

September 8, 2011

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) could introduce all-door boarding for its buses as soon as next year.

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