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ag414@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Colin R. Leech) wrote:

>Most of the modern LRT systems use POP (Proof of Payment), aka the honour
>system with roving fare inspectors for enforcement. Some commuter
>railroads do as well (eg. GO Transit in Toronto). Few subway (heavy rail)
>systems do.

True in North America but many, if not a majority, of European metros use POP.
Enforcement during crush loads is on station exit--with a "tail-back" person to
grab passengers who see the fare check and try and get back on the next train.

It is the lowest cost type of fare collection and the most accessible for people
with disabilities but requires good enforcement follow through to be effective
and not swamp the lower courts. On-the-spot payment in lieu of a "ticket" and
higher court-enforced fines seems to work well. I saw a group of tough looking
punks nabbed in Berlin and they antied up the then DEM 20 "penalty fare" rather
than wait for the higher cost legal process.
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