Review into rail fare-dodging enforcement after ‘egregious’ prosecutions
Review into rail fare-dodging enforcement after ‘egregious’ prosecutions - ‘Where people have made genuine mistakes they shouldn’t be prosecuted’ says transport secretary Louise Haigh
Train firms face review over fare dodging penalties
An independent review of rail fare dodging punishments has been announced following reports of train companies taking disproportionate action against passengers who have made innocent mistakes.
Review into 'completely disproportionate' train fare prosecutions ordered by government
The government has ordered a review of train fare prosecutions following claims of heavy-handed actions by train operators.
Government orders review into train fare prosecutions after innocent people targeted
Government orders review into train fare prosecutions after innocent people targeted - Around £240 million is lost through fare evasion on Britain’s railways each year
Train companies to face review over how they prosecute rail fare evasion
The review is expected to examine how clear ticketing terms and conditions are and how they are explained to passengers.
Government to order review of rail fare prosecutions
The way firms deal with fare evasion will be examined amid concern about how passengers are treated.
Government orders review into train fare prosecutions
Government orders review into train fare prosecutions - Transport Secretary Louise Haigh announced on Wednesday that regulator the Office of Rail and Road will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled.
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