Penalty fare

How it is used

Used in ticket inspection and station notices; distinguish it from the normal price of a ticket.

Example sentences

1. The inspector explained the penalty fare after finding that the ticket was not valid for that service.

   The additional charge is linked to ticket validity for the actual journey.

2. She kept the notice because it explained how to challenge the penalty fare.

   The phrase names the transport charge whose review procedure is described.

Common collocations

• issue a penalty fare
• penalty fare notice

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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