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.”
