Fare evasion fell slightly in the last year despite journeys increasing, said Transport for London.
Transport for London spent nearly £22m cracking down on fare dodging across the Tube and bus network over the last year.estimated 3.9% of journeys in 2022/23
TfL said it did not know how much had been spent on the London Overground, Tram network or on the Elizabeth line because those services are operated by franchisees that outsource their enforcement teams.In a report last month, TfL commissioner Andy Lord said staff were “launching a new fare evasion poster on the network”.
TfL said it was also aware that £560,944 of penalties had been charged on the Overground and a further £756,534 on the Elizabeth line.The transport authority said its team of revenue inspectors provide a "vital deterrent that influences the rate of fare evasion".TfL investigations identified 414 people who habitually avoided paying for all or part of their journeys last year
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