- Reference: 2019/14254
- Question by: David Kurten
- Meeting date: 18 July 2019
Fare evasion seems to be getting worse on the London Underground and by the time revenue inspectors catch up with the offenders, the penalty of £80, or £40 if paid within 14 days, is well worth the risk to them. However, carrying an open container of alcohol on the underground has a maximum penalty of £1,000, albeit never enforced. Would you consider raising the penalty fare to create a much stronger deterrent for fare evaders?