Fare Dodging
In this episode, we talk about the act of fare dodging or fare evading, which is sometimes considered a criminal offence in some countries. We look at some extreme cases, discuss the reasons behind why people dodge fares and mention the groups that actively encourage it.
DISCLAIMER
Discussions around fare dodging/ ticket evasion. Mention of death (both accidental and non-accidental), police brutality and racial profiling.
TRANSCRIPT
The transcript for this episode can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
RESEARCH SOURCES
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-1566-2324
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-04-19/budget-strapped-subways-get-tougher-on-turnstile-jumpers
https://www.trainsfare.eu/mtrs-response-to-fare-evasion-increased-penalties-and-inspections/
https://www.trainsfare.eu/1m-fare-evasions-mexico-city-metro-2019/
https://www.reuters.com/article/egypt-ramses/pickpockets-fare-dodgers-beware-cairos-ramses-rail-station-to-get-own-court-idINL8N13D24520151118/
https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vast/ny-berakning-fuskakning-kostar-vasttrafik-en-halv-miljard
https://www.thelocal.fr/20160317/this-is-how-bad-fare-dodging-in-paris-really-is
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/trial-fare-evasion-detection-system-on-bankstown-line
https://www.thelocal.it/20230112/metro-bus-or-tram-milans-tickets-passes-and-apps-explained
https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/301488/jail-times-fines-for-violating-metro-rail-law
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/oct/27/fines-fare-dodging-trains-rise-evasion-taxpayers-england
https://www.trainsfare.eu/psychology-behind-fare-evasion
https://www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/new-york-subway-man-dies-jumping-turnstile/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12594091/train-strikes-commuters-Chelmsford-station-uk-rail.html
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/great-ormond-street-consultant-suspension-tube-james-ip-tfl-fare-dodging-b1069372.html
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/train-fare-dodging-barrister-peter-barnett-now-dodges-prison-a2958956.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45571352
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/18/chile-students-mass-fare-dodging-expands-into-city-wide-protest
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/woman-bus-fare-croydon-police-response/
Image credits:
Episode artwork for Episode 6: AI generated
Music by Yevhen Onoychenko from Pixabay
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