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Here’s why some people still evade public transport fares – even when they’re 50 cents (theconversation.com)
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Neither lowering fares or simply increasing enforcement can solve fare evasion alone. Investing in better services and winning public trust are just as important.

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[-] indomara@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

We move a lot, and always struggle to remember the little things that differ in the various public transit systems. We were in Melbs recently and got yelled at for trying to tap off on a tram.

Then they introduced 50c fares here in Brisbane and we rode the bus and didn't see anything about tapping off on the signage so we didn't tap off.

For failing to tap off we were charged $5. Even though the fare is 50c.

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