Fare inspection in proof-of-payment transit networks: A review

• Published in: Journal of public transportation Vol. 26; p. 100101
• Main Authors: Barabino, Benedetto, Carra, Martina, Currie, Graham
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Fare evasion; Fare inspection; Fare inspector; Inspection-transport-evasion; Inspector-transport-evasion; Fare evasion; Inspection-transport-evasion; Inspector-transport-evasion; Fare inspection; Fare inspector

In proof-of-payment transit systems worldwide, fare inspection is the most widely adopted strategy against fare evasion from transit authorities and public transport companies. Although these actors attempt to make the inspectors’ work as easy, effective, and equitable as possible, several issues ne...