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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2024

TransLink Launches Fare Enforcement Program

The high-profile blitz is designed to deter people from using the transit system without paying or paying the appropriate fare amount. Those who still choose to evade or use improper fare products may be issued an infraction ticket of $173.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2024

SEPTA, Conduent Launch 3D Fare Gate Pilot Program

The pilot aims to track and curb incidents of fare evasion, which costs SEPTA an estimated $30 million to $40 million annually.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 1, 2023

Sound Transit to Launch New Fare Compliance Program

Beginning Nov. 15, Seattle’s Sound Transit Fare Ambassadors will issue violations to passengers found to be riding repeatedly without proof of payment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2022

WMATA to Begin Fare Enforcement

Fare recovery is a major issue and has been mentioned as one of the top concerns of customers when talking with WMATA staff and board members.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

New York’s MTA Creates Blue-Ribbon Panel to Combat Fare Evasion

Members of the “Fareness” panel will focus on innovative approaches to encourage fare payment through education, equity, and enforcement.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2021

Sound Transit 'Ambassador' Program to Enforce Transit Fares

The Fare Ambassador Pilot Program grew out of passenger feedback and community engagement that expressed discomfort with fare enforcement officers who resemble law enforcement.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

San Diego MTS Launches New Reduced Fine Process

The Fare Enforcement Diversion Program will offer reduced fines, a community service option in lieu of payment, and a new appeal window.

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NewsAugust 3, 2020

San Diego’s MTS Making Significant Changes to Use of Force Policy

The agency used many of the principles in the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign and as a guideline for the policy changes.

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