Fare evasion

How it is used

Used in transport enforcement and notices; distinguish deliberate evasion from an accidental ticketing mistake.

Example sentences

1. The operator launched an inspection campaign to reduce fare evasion on the line.

   The action targets intentional avoidance of the required payment.

2. The notice described jumping the barriers without paying as fare evasion.

   The example links the term to conduct intended to bypass payment.

Common collocations

• prevent fare evasion
• fare evasion checks

Related terms

• fareThe amount of money you pay to travel on a plane, train, bus, taxi or boat.
• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.

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