Authorities have dished out more than 3,000 penalties to commuters who did not pay their 50-cent fare since prices were slashed in August.
More than $1 million in fare evasion fines have been given out since 50-cent public transport fares kicked off in Queensland , as authorities ramp up their enforcement efforts.
The latest fine figures are down from about the same time a year prior, when 5,862 infringement notices were given out between August 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024.A spokesperson for Translink said paying the correct fare provided the transport agency with patronage data to plan for a "reliable and efficient network".
"Translink is encouraged by a reduction in warnings and infringement notices issued since the introduction of 50-cent fares." Translink set aside $24.7 million in 2024-25 for its transit safety, security, and sustainability budget — which enables the deployment of more than 300 officers. Mr Berkman said the government should work on other ways to collect patronage data and move towards a free public transport system.
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