Property News · June 11, 2011

TfL fines bus passenger £250 for 65p Oyster dodge


A London man who confessed to using his wife’s Oyster card warns of TfL’s £250 out-of-court ‘settlement’ for fare evasionA youth worker from north London who was caught trying to save 65p by using his wife’s Oyster card on a London bus has described his disbelief after Transport for London (TfL) threatened to take him to court and then offered to settle if he paid £250.The man, who has asked to remain anonymous, admits he was stupid to use his wife’s card, but has challenged the body behind London’s transport network to explain how a first-time 65p fare evasion can land someone with what he calls such a disproportionate fine. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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