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Old June 15th 06, 10:46 AM posted to uk.transport.london
Alan OBrien Alan OBrien is offline
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Default New style barriers and fare evasion

"Jonathan Morris" wrote in message
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Christian Hansen wrote:


You'd need to keep detailed records to do this. I suspect it's easier
to dish out a penalty, earn your £1 commission and move on.


Is there really a £1 commission on penalty fares?

It probably costs the
TOC more than they ever get back, so penalties have become the standard
'punishment', which is in my opinion woefully inadequate as a
deterrant.


I saw two results from the City of London court two days ago for London
Underground.

Case 1 was £300 fine, £100 costs and £3.00 compensation. £403 in all.
Case 2 was £330 fine, £100 costs and £3.00 compensation. £433 in all.