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# Bus operator to increase penalty charges for fare dodgers
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/bus-operator-to-increase-penalty-charges-for-fare-dodgers/
- Published: 2026-04-10T06:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-09T13:12:13.000Z
- Description: A bus company is warning of increased fines for fare dodgers.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11, News

A BUS company is warning of increased fines for fare dodgers.

Penalties for those travelling on National Express Bus services without a valid ticket will rise from £70 to £100 from 20th April.

Those caught dodging their fares could also be prosecuted with a fine of up to £1,000.

Jacques Le Gall, senior commercial manager at National Express Bus, said:

> “Fare evasion is something we take very seriously. While the vast majority of our customers pay their way, there is a small minority of people who think the rules don’t apply to them.  
>  
> “Our passengers feel it is unfair when people use bus services without paying. We hope this significant increase in standard fare charges will act as a better deterrent.  
>  
> “There is no excuse for free loading and it won’t be tolerated.”