Penalty fares on public transport increasing - ouch

[malumbu]

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/rail-penalty-fare-value-reform/outcome/penalty-fare-value-reform-consultation-outcome

Noting very few repondents so either the public are unaware or not bothered. Going up to £100 (50% off early payment) shortly

Have we all at times travelled with the wrong ticket or wrong train? Or do we get what we deserve.... It's about proportionality/discretion. If I make an innocent mistake then I hope the guard will understand (as they have a few times over the years). If I'm a serial fare doger then do hit me hard financially,

[Jules-and-Boo]

The revenue lost from fare evaders is huge. Millions every year.

I think they are being targeted more than passengers that make an innocent mistake.

There should be more Revenue Protection Officers at stations - the station staff are not expected to intervene due to confrontation and abuse.