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Gold Coast Bulletin --> Visitors admit widespread confusion at light rail ticket system - Gold Coast Tourism boss will investigate

QuoteCONFUSED tram passengers have racked up nearly $44,000 in fines in just six weeks as officers begin to crack down on fare evaders.

Already 191 people have been fined $227 each for not having a ticket on the G: link.

Many more have been let go with a warning because they claimed they did not know how to buy a ticket ...
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SurfRail

The fare machines just need a minor tweak to make the go card more prominent, and to get rid of or hide the high zone/low zone function and replace it with a system map with all 16 stops on it.  Simple.
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Discussion on Newstalk 1116 4BC 12.30pm today re fare evasion, fares ...
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Couriermail Quest --> More patrols sees spike in fare evaders at one SEQ station

Quote

BEENLEIGH is the worst train station for fare evasion, new statistics show.

There were 1048 tickets handed out for fare evasion at the station in 2013/14. The previous year, Beenleigh was third on the list, with 786 tickets issued.

A spokeswoman for Transport Minister Scott Emerson said his department took a proactive approach to targeting anti-social behaviour and fare evasion, including more blitzes and joint operations with police.

In 12 months, the number of TransLink Senior Network Officers patrolling the public transport network rose from 35 to 54 officers, she said.

News of the spike in evasion offences at Beenleigh comes at a time when TransLink  has condemned a Facebook page which helping commuters avoid fines for fare evasion.

Griffith University student Peter Comfort, of Browns Plains, said he created the Facebook page in late June, which now had more than 7485 likes.

Commuters were invited to contribute tip-offs about the location of transit officers, including photos. The page's administrators are now also considering an app.

It seemed there was little the State Government could do to shut the page down.

TransLink does not condone the Facebook page," a TransLink spokesman said.

Mr Comfort said there were 16 university students helping him administer the page and they were even thinking about creating an app.

The spokesman said that Senior Network Officers (SNOs) play a vital role on the network, "acting as a deterrent to fare evasion, anti-social or other illegal behaviour," he said.

"They also educate passengers about the ticketing system and provide important service advice," he said.

TransLink asked for images of Senior Networks Officers to be removed "due to privacy violations".

Mr Comfort said he started the page to help students experiencing delays receiving their Tertiary Transport Concession Card (TTCC).

"We're receiving fines or having to budget half our finances for full fare travel. We had to protect our fellow students," he said.

The TTCC was introduced on June 30 to stop "students in suits" falsely claiming to be full-time university students using unexpired student cards.

TransLink denied there were delays processing TTCC applications.

There were 21,247 fines for fare evasion across all TransLink services in 2013-14, compared with 20,644 the previous year.
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Quote from: ozbob on October 03, 2014, 11:09:44 AM
Discussion on Newstalk 1116 4BC 12.30pm today re fare evasion, fares ...

Thanks for the opportunity Clare and Michael.  As discussed, fare system needs reform.  Fare evasion in the end helps no one.
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Posting this here and in the TTCC thread...

http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2014/10/location-of-ticket-officers-being-posted-online-government-not-impressed.html

QuoteLocation of ticket officers being posted online - government not impressed

03 October 2014 , 8:17 AM by Spencer Howson

A Facebook site has been set up to alert train passengers to the location of Translink ticket officers.

Assistant to the Transport Minister Steve Minnikin - anything you can do to stop this?

(Interview also touches on Rod Laver agreeing to the footbridge near the State Tennis Centre at Tennyson being named after him)

Otto

Latest fare evasion trend maybe ?
More Pax (in suits) noted waiting for buses in the city who simply just touch on CID1 ( driver side ) and straight away touch off on CID2 ( opposite driver ). That charges a fare of $3.83 and then straight off the bus. No travel at all.
Is this the new way of accumulating 9 trips ?
7 years at Bayside Buses
33 years at Transport for Brisbane
Retired and got bored.
1 year at Town and Country Coaches and having a ball !

ozbob

Quote from: Otto on October 03, 2014, 15:34:32 PM
Latest fare evasion trend maybe ?
More Pax (in suits) noted waiting for buses in the city who simply just touch on CID1 ( driver side ) and straight away touch off on CID2 ( opposite driver ). That charges a fare of $3.83 and then straight off the bus. No travel at all.
Is this the new way of accumulating 9 trips ?

Yo!  Been reported a number of times on the tweets, but thanks again Otto.  Minister for Transport has been informed, but is more worried about ' students in suits ' than fixing the failing fare system. 

:frs:
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Quote from: Otto on October 03, 2014, 15:34:32 PM
Latest fare evasion trend maybe ?
More Pax (in suits) noted waiting for buses in the city who simply just touch on CID1 ( driver side ) and straight away touch off on CID2 ( opposite driver ). That charges a fare of $3.83 and then straight off the bus. No travel at all.
Is this the new way of accumulating 9 trips ?

I thought that this would just cancel their touch on?

ozbob

Quote from: STB on October 03, 2014, 15:43:46 PM
Quote from: Otto on October 03, 2014, 15:34:32 PM
Latest fare evasion trend maybe ?
More Pax (in suits) noted waiting for buses in the city who simply just touch on CID1 ( driver side ) and straight away touch off on CID2 ( opposite driver ). That charges a fare of $3.83 and then straight off the bus. No travel at all.
Is this the new way of accumulating 9 trips ?

I thought that this would just cancel their touch on?

No, to cancel need to touch off same CID.  This was brought in to stop the early touch off/cancellation down the back.  The rorters just see it as a quick way to rack up a paid journey without travelling ...  go the rort!



But it all goes to show ... the FARE SYSTEM IS FUKED!   :P
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Quote from: STB on October 03, 2014, 15:43:46 PM
Quote from: Otto on October 03, 2014, 15:34:32 PM
Latest fare evasion trend maybe ?
More Pax (in suits) noted waiting for buses in the city who simply just touch on CID1 ( driver side ) and straight away touch off on CID2 ( opposite driver ). That charges a fare of $3.83 and then straight off the bus. No travel at all.
Is this the new way of accumulating 9 trips ?

I thought that this would just cancel their touch on?
Only CID1 can cancel a touch on.
7 years at Bayside Buses
33 years at Transport for Brisbane
Retired and got bored.
1 year at Town and Country Coaches and having a ball !

ozbob

Can it be argued that a deliberate touch on and touch off without travelling is fare evasion?

Beyond farce ...

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Quote from: ozbob on October 03, 2014, 15:51:30 PM
Can it be argued that a deliberate touch on and touch off without travelling is fare evasion?

Beyond farce ...

I think it can certainly be proven simply by looking at GoCard travel history. All the multi zone free trips after numerous $3.83 fares tell the story.
7 years at Bayside Buses
33 years at Transport for Brisbane
Retired and got bored.
1 year at Town and Country Coaches and having a ball !

James

Quote from: ozbob on October 03, 2014, 15:51:30 PM
Can it be argued that a deliberate touch on and touch off without travelling is fare evasion?

Beyond farce ...

I'm not sure how you could classify it as 'fare evasion' though, they're paying a fare, they're just not travelling.

Since finding this out, I will definitely become a user of this when it is convenient. Right now to get up my trips I catch the 428 from Chancellors to the Upland Road stop - a distance of 80m. ;D Go the rort!
Is it really that hard to run frequent, reliable public transport?

techblitz


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QuoteCan it be argued that a deliberate touch on and touch off without travelling is fare evasion?

Beyond farce ...


Its not fare evasion. Public transport sells trips, in this case the customer has no intention to purchase a trip and does not actually take a trip on the bus at all. It is a bit like buying something at the supermarket and then rejecting it at the checkout. The government is effectively paying people to perform useless acts! I never thought I would see a day where people were paid by the government to dig holes and fill them up again, but this comes pretty close!!

We should all be very concerned at silly policy. Silly things like this masks the ACTUAL drop in patronage, along with the inflation of passenger numbers by QR staff now having to touch on/off at fare gates as well - it is padding out the statistics with fluff.

Negative people... have a problem for every solution. Posts are commentary and are not necessarily endorsed by RAIL Back on Track or its members.

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4th October 2014

Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

We have pointed out before that the uncapped free after 9 paid journeys on the go card, as modified by the LNP after the previous ALP government introduced it as free after 10 journeys in a week is nothing but a massive rort, and is costing the fare box a lot of money (1).  It is making it difficult to do proper fare reform.  It keeps base fare very expensive and dissuades discretionary use of public transport in SEQ.

The latest rort goes like this. Usually passengers in 'suits' in the city, touch on on the go card machine on the bus drivers side, then immediately touch off on the machine on the opposite side.  This then charges a fare.  They hop off the bus without actually travelling. This allows those users to rapidly reach the 9 paid journey threshold and save big dollars on long distance fares later in the week.  Hardly equitable is it?

The reason why this is possible, is that a while back the go card system had to be modified to stop people cancelling touches down the back of the bus after boarding!

Don't you think it is time the Minister for Transport faced up to the facts.  The fare system for SEQ is in total disarray.  It needs to be fixed.  An immediate move would be to reintroduce 50% fares after say 8 paid journeys in a week.  This would stop the rorting in the main, and in any case even if the rorters continue they will still be paying fares.

In the longer term, proper community consultation is needed prior to the introduction of the next generation ticketing system in 2016.  A fair, balanced fare system is needed.  Daily and weekly caps will do that, and will stop the costly rorting which is now the hallmark of the go card system in SEQ.

Rorting sadly reinforces a 'fare evasion culture' as well, another serious problem in SEQ (2).

What a sad and sorry mess!

Best wishes
Robert

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References:

1. SEQ: Flawed cost estimates for the nine and free go card rort?
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10765.0

2. SEQ: Fare evasion crisis on public transport in SEQ
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=9539.msg142622#msg142622
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5th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

Melbourne's myki has this approach.  Periodical options (myki pass) or pay as you go (myki money).
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/metropolitan-myki-fares/

Myki pass provides periodical options - 7 day ticketing option, and up to 365 days.

Myki money simple zone fares, with daily caps. Also simple flat fares on weekends.

Both myki money and myki pass can exist concurrently on a myki card.  Great fare options!

Compared to the go card in SEQ sensible and affordable options, but importantly preserves the fare box as rorting is not an option.

Sydney's opal has another approach.
https://www.opal.com.au/en/fares-and-benefits/

Daily cap ($15 for adult).  Weekly cap ($60 for adult).  Sunday flat fares of $2.50.

Surprisingly perhaps they also have a free travel after 8 paid journeys in a week.   However because of the daily / weekly caps the pressure to rort the system will not be any where as intense as what we have on the go card system.

As can be noted other jurisdictions do fare systems a lot better than SEQ.

It is time to fix the fare fail in SEQ.  It is grossly inequitable, anti-public transport, and is costing a lot in lost fare revenue dollars.
This contributes to the high base fares and poor service frequency and connections on most of the network.

Enjoy the long weekend.  Travel often, travel early!

Best wishes
Robert

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Quote from: ozbob on October 04, 2014, 03:15:55 AM
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4th October 2014

Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

We have pointed out before that the uncapped free after 9 paid journeys on the go card, as modified by the LNP after the previous ALP government introduced it as free after 10 journeys in a week is nothing but a massive rort, and is costing the fare box a lot of money (1).  It is making it difficult to do proper fare reform.  It keeps base fare very expensive and dissuades discretionary use of public transport in SEQ.

The latest rort goes like this. Usually passengers in 'suits' in the city, touch on on the go card machine on the bus drivers side, then immediately touch off on the machine on the opposite side.  This then charges a fare.  They hop off the bus without actually travelling. This allows those users to rapidly reach the 9 paid journey threshold and save big dollars on long distance fares later in the week.  Hardly equitable is it?

The reason why this is possible, is that a while back the go card system had to be modified to stop people cancelling touches down the back of the bus after boarding!

Don't you think it is time the Minister for Transport faced up to the facts.  The fare system for SEQ is in total disarray.  It needs to be fixed.  An immediate move would be to reintroduce 50% fares after say 8 paid journeys in a week.  This would stop the rorting in the main, and in any case even if the rorters continue they will still be paying fares.

In the longer term, proper community consultation is needed prior to the introduction of the next generation ticketing system in 2016.  A fair, balanced fare system is needed.  Daily and weekly caps will do that, and will stop the costly rorting which is now the hallmark of the go card system in SEQ.

Rorting sadly reinforces a 'fare evasion culture' as well, another serious problem in SEQ (2).

What a sad and sorry mess!

Best wishes
Robert

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References:

1. SEQ: Flawed cost estimates for the nine and free go card rort?
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10765.0

2. SEQ: Fare evasion crisis on public transport in SEQ
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=9539.msg142622#msg142622
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6th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

Consider Perth.  Affordable, straightforward fares.

http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares

Smart rider (equivalent) to go card, has fares that are either 15% or 25% cheaper than for the cash paper tickets.

Fares are less than half the cost of those in SEQ.

25% discount is for those smartriders on auto-topup.

Perth also has some special fares.

For example Dayrider - unlimited daily travel, after morning peak $12.10

Familyrider - two adults and up to 5 concessions, off peak weekends and public holidays $12.10

I think you would agree, the fare system for SEQ by comparison is an utter disgrace.

Don't forget that in every other jurisdiction outside Queensland, unemployed are afforded concession fares.  Queensland stands alone in punishing the unemployed.

The high cost fares in SEQ makes it very difficult for the unemployed to access public transport.
Most have to restrict travel, this in turn restricts opportunity to find employment. Many in the end just take their chances and fare evade.

Best wishes
Robert

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Quote from: ozbob on October 05, 2014, 03:21:05 AM
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5th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

Melbourne's myki has this approach.  Periodical options (myki pass) or pay as you go (myki money).
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/metropolitan-myki-fares/

Myki pass provides periodical options - 7 day ticketing option, and up to 365 days.

Myki money simple zone fares, with daily caps. Also simple flat fares on weekends.

Both myki money and myki pass can exist concurrently on a myki card.  Great fare options!

Compared to the go card in SEQ sensible and affordable options, but importantly preserves the fare box as rorting is not an option.

Sydney's opal has another approach.
https://www.opal.com.au/en/fares-and-benefits/

Daily cap ($15 for adult).  Weekly cap ($60 for adult).  Sunday flat fares of $2.50.

Surprisingly perhaps they also have a free travel after 8 paid journeys in a week.   However because of the daily / weekly caps the pressure to rort the system will not be any where as intense as what we have on the go card system.

As can be noted other jurisdictions do fare systems a lot better than SEQ.

It is time to fix the fare fail in SEQ.  It is grossly inequitable, anti-public transport, and is costing a lot in lost fare revenue dollars.
This contributes to the high base fares and poor service frequency and connections on most of the network.

Enjoy the long weekend.  Travel often, travel early!

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
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Quote from: ozbob on October 04, 2014, 03:15:55 AM
Sent to all outlets:

4th October 2014

Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

We have pointed out before that the uncapped free after 9 paid journeys on the go card, as modified by the LNP after the previous ALP government introduced it as free after 10 journeys in a week is nothing but a massive rort, and is costing the fare box a lot of money (1).  It is making it difficult to do proper fare reform.  It keeps base fare very expensive and dissuades discretionary use of public transport in SEQ.

The latest rort goes like this. Usually passengers in 'suits' in the city, touch on on the go card machine on the bus drivers side, then immediately touch off on the machine on the opposite side.  This then charges a fare.  They hop off the bus without actually travelling. This allows those users to rapidly reach the 9 paid journey threshold and save big dollars on long distance fares later in the week.  Hardly equitable is it?

The reason why this is possible, is that a while back the go card system had to be modified to stop people cancelling touches down the back of the bus after boarding!

Don't you think it is time the Minister for Transport faced up to the facts.  The fare system for SEQ is in total disarray.  It needs to be fixed.  An immediate move would be to reintroduce 50% fares after say 8 paid journeys in a week.  This would stop the rorting in the main, and in any case even if the rorters continue they will still be paying fares.

In the longer term, proper community consultation is needed prior to the introduction of the next generation ticketing system in 2016.  A fair, balanced fare system is needed.  Daily and weekly caps will do that, and will stop the costly rorting which is now the hallmark of the go card system in SEQ.

Rorting sadly reinforces a 'fare evasion culture' as well, another serious problem in SEQ (2).

What a sad and sorry mess!

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

References:

1. SEQ: Flawed cost estimates for the nine and free go card rort?
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10765.0

2. SEQ: Fare evasion crisis on public transport in SEQ
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=9539.msg142622#msg142622
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^ Fairfax radio news have followed up, thanks!  :-c
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Letter to the editor Queensland Times published 9th October 2014

We need a fare go



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12th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

In today's  joint media statement by the Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Trade, and the Minister for energy and Water Supply concerning electricity price relief,  it is claimed that they are resetting the starting price of Queensland's electricity network costs rather than " .. quick sugar hits from cash splashes or rebates ". ( http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2014/10/12/queenslanders-to-get-electricity-price-relief )

A simple 5% fare cut then is nothing but a sugar hit, it does nothing to fix the fundamental issues with the failed fare structure in south-east Queensland for public transport.

The obvious duplicity in failed policy imperatives is stark.

The 5% fare cut is a sugar fix.  Quickly burnt and just adds to the mess.  Proper fare and public transport network reform is needed, not cynical vote buying.

Best wishes
Robert

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Quote from: ozbob on October 06, 2014, 17:19:58 PM
Sent to all outlets:

6th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

Consider Perth.  Affordable, straightforward fares.

http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/tickets-fares/fares

Smart rider (equivalent) to go card, has fares that are either 15% or 25% cheaper than for the cash paper tickets.

Fares are less than half the cost of those in SEQ.

25% discount is for those smartriders on auto-topup.

Perth also has some special fares.

For example Dayrider - unlimited daily travel, after morning peak $12.10

Familyrider - two adults and up to 5 concessions, off peak weekends and public holidays $12.10

I think you would agree, the fare system for SEQ by comparison is an utter disgrace.

Don't forget that in every other jurisdiction outside Queensland, unemployed are afforded concession fares.  Queensland stands alone in punishing the unemployed.

The high cost fares in SEQ makes it very difficult for the unemployed to access public transport.
Most have to restrict travel, this in turn restricts opportunity to find employment. Many in the end just take their chances and fare evade.

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

Quote from: ozbob on October 05, 2014, 03:21:05 AM
Sent to all outlets:

5th October 2014

Re: Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

Melbourne's myki has this approach.  Periodical options (myki pass) or pay as you go (myki money).
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/metropolitan-myki-fares/

Myki pass provides periodical options - 7 day ticketing option, and up to 365 days.

Myki money simple zone fares, with daily caps. Also simple flat fares on weekends.

Both myki money and myki pass can exist concurrently on a myki card.  Great fare options!

Compared to the go card in SEQ sensible and affordable options, but importantly preserves the fare box as rorting is not an option.

Sydney's opal has another approach.
https://www.opal.com.au/en/fares-and-benefits/

Daily cap ($15 for adult).  Weekly cap ($60 for adult).  Sunday flat fares of $2.50.

Surprisingly perhaps they also have a free travel after 8 paid journeys in a week.   However because of the daily / weekly caps the pressure to rort the system will not be any where as intense as what we have on the go card system.

As can be noted other jurisdictions do fare systems a lot better than SEQ.

It is time to fix the fare fail in SEQ.  It is grossly inequitable, anti-public transport, and is costing a lot in lost fare revenue dollars.
This contributes to the high base fares and poor service frequency and connections on most of the network.

Enjoy the long weekend.  Travel often, travel early!

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

Quote from: ozbob on October 04, 2014, 03:15:55 AM
Sent to all outlets:

4th October 2014

Fare system for SEQ in disarray

Greetings,

We have pointed out before that the uncapped free after 9 paid journeys on the go card, as modified by the LNP after the previous ALP government introduced it as free after 10 journeys in a week is nothing but a massive rort, and is costing the fare box a lot of money (1).  It is making it difficult to do proper fare reform.  It keeps base fare very expensive and dissuades discretionary use of public transport in SEQ.

The latest rort goes like this. Usually passengers in 'suits' in the city, touch on on the go card machine on the bus drivers side, then immediately touch off on the machine on the opposite side.  This then charges a fare.  They hop off the bus without actually travelling. This allows those users to rapidly reach the 9 paid journey threshold and save big dollars on long distance fares later in the week.  Hardly equitable is it?

The reason why this is possible, is that a while back the go card system had to be modified to stop people cancelling touches down the back of the bus after boarding!

Don't you think it is time the Minister for Transport faced up to the facts.  The fare system for SEQ is in total disarray.  It needs to be fixed.  An immediate move would be to reintroduce 50% fares after say 8 paid journeys in a week.  This would stop the rorting in the main, and in any case even if the rorters continue they will still be paying fares.

In the longer term, proper community consultation is needed prior to the introduction of the next generation ticketing system in 2016.  A fair, balanced fare system is needed.  Daily and weekly caps will do that, and will stop the costly rorting which is now the hallmark of the go card system in SEQ.

Rorting sadly reinforces a 'fare evasion culture' as well, another serious problem in SEQ (2).

What a sad and sorry mess!

Best wishes
Robert

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

References:

1. SEQ: Flawed cost estimates for the nine and free go card rort?
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10765.0

2. SEQ: Fare evasion crisis on public transport in SEQ
http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=9539.msg142622#msg142622
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Simon te Brinke @gramercypark

Fair evasion in Perth and the harsh consequences in 1899! #perthnews #1800s (via @RightTrack_PTA) @Transperth



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^ These signs are still up in the carriages at Whiteman Park as well.
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brissypete

Sounds like a good solution to fare evasion to me!

red dragin

Use the fare evaders to expand the network - cut down on construction costs  :lo

ozbob

A letter to the Editor Queensland Times 12th February 2015 page 15

Fare dodgers keep ticket prices high

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http://ptv.vic.gov.au/about-ptv/ptv-data-and-reports/research-and-statistics/

QuoteVictorian Official Fare Evasion Series: October 2014

The October 2014 fare evasion survey covered the three metropolitan modes of train, tram and bus as well as V/Line train services.

Metropolitan network fare evasion was 5.9 per cent in October 2014.

Metropolitan train fare evasion decreased in October 2014 to 4.1 per cent compared to 6.3 per cent in May 2014.

Tram fare evasion decreased in October 2014 to 6.0 per cent compared to 8.8 per cent in May 2014.

Metropolitan bus fare evasion decreased to 8.7 per cent in October 2014 compared to 12.7 per cent in May 2014.

V/Line train fare evasion increased to 7.0 per cent in October 2014, compared to 4.9 per cent in May 2014.
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http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/a-fare-cop-state-loses-120m-every-year-to-passengers-who-dont-pay-20140212-32ie6.html

Fare evasion
More than one in 10 public transport users in Sydney dodge fares, with bus commuters in the inner west the worst offenders at twice that rate.

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amazing what you learn when you chat to bus drivers....BT buses have a new "fare evade" button on the digital consoles....when pressed it sends thru info on bus route number,bus stop and time the fare was evaded.....was rolled out about 2 weeks ago....

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Quote from: techblitz on April 15, 2015, 20:09:30 PM
amazing what you learn when you chat to bus drivers....BT buses have a new "fare evade" button on the digital consoles....when pressed it sends thru info on bus route number,bus stop and time the fare was evaded.....was rolled out about 2 weeks ago....

Thanks TB. Would appear fare evasion is now going essentially unchallenged up front? Probably policy change in response to the incidents of assault etc.

I wonder if the button (? alert) is live and may direct SNO etc. to the bus?  Hope so ...

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From what I've been told, the 'Fare Evade' info is collated and then used to determine where to send the SNOs on future patrols. I wish it caused an instant response, but that's just not possible given the SNOs reliance on PT to get around.
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on the way home last night on my local 110 there were 2 attempts at fare evasion (showing expired paper tickets).....first passenger gave up and jumped back off...but second passenger didnt give up & was eventually let on...so fare evade button pressed....salisbury station stop on beaudesert rd is a hot spot for this kind of evasion.......so the more bus drivers that press the fare evade button....the more snos we will see around this area hopefully....

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Gold Coast Bulletin --> Fare go for all passengers as light rail crackdown begins

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A BLITZ on fare evasion will be launched on trams and at light rail stations by GoldLinQ.

You will receive a fine of $227 if you are caught without a valid ticket.

The light rail operators have flagged the move with giant advertising "wraps'' on the outside of trams, plus ­window and station notices warning commuters to pay for their tickets.

The campaign message to tourists and residents is: "People must pay their way".

Track sources suggest there are peak periods, such as during the afternoon, when more than 50 per cent of passengers have not swiped their go cards.

GoldLinQ has declined to provide recent figures but during the first six weeks of the network's operation from Broadbeach to Parklands last July, almost 200 people were fined about $44,000.

Southport-based city councillor Dawn Crichlow has seen fare evaders every day at the station outside her office.

"We've seen more policing at the station. You see it (fare evasion) all the time. They don't swipe on and they don't swipe off," Cr Crichlow said.

"We are seeing large numbers doing this. You will see a man, a woman with a child in a pram, they get off and don't swipe their cards.

" There's no way that they have paid their fee. It's important they (GoldLinQ) do this."

A network source said: "Fare evasion is rife. It's moving towards (at certain times) the majority of passengers being non-paying and the minority that pay.

"We thought that it was even in the numbers but now it is commonplace. We also thought the problem would be in the evenings but it is occurring in the afternoons."

Network authorities and light rail researchers say policing the route can be a nightmare. Commuters can easily rort the tram-bus links, there are numerous exit and entry points to trams and not enough staff, they say.

GoldLinQ CEO Phil Mumford said travelling on public transport without a valid ticket was an offence.

"We see that most passengers are doing the right thing on trams but those few travelling without valid tickets aren't being fair to the rest," Mr Mumford said.

"In addition to our new tram wrap, tram window stickers and platform decals, we will also undertake regular oper-ations on the network with police and TransLink senior network officers.

"This includes tram and station blitzes as well as plain clothes operations, in addition to our regular G:link staff working every day."

Rail Back on Track spokesman Robert Dow believes a private operator such as GoldLinQ would take a tougher approach than government on stopping fare evaders and losing thousands of dollars.

Commuters have told the public transport lobby group that fare evasion could be even higher on bus and heavy rail.

Latest patronage levels on the G: provided by TransLink show 20,000 commuters a day use the light rail service.
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I was carded last weekend - I would say I am checked on more than 50% of all my trips.  Regardless of how sparse they may have become (which I'm not confident is the case TBH), they are still a much more regular and frequent presence than on the rail or bus network anywhere else in the State.
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