SEPTA has launched a new enforcement blitz in Philadelphia’s Kensington section to deter fare evasion. The transit agency kicked off the effort at the Huntingdon Station, where passengers who skip paying their fares could face a $300 fine.
Fare evasion costs SEPTA tens of millions of dollars every year. To combat this issue, SEPTA is increasing law enforcement presence and adding physical barriers at stations.
The goal of the new strategy is to make fare evasion more difficult and expensive for those who try it. By stepping up enforcement, SEPTA hopes to reduce the number of passengers attempting to evade fares and minimize the financial impact on the agency.
Source: https://6abc.com/post/septa-kicks-off-new-fare-evasion-enforcement-blitz-huntingdon-station-philadelphias-kensington-section/16247863