Metrolinx hikes penalties for fare evasion to $200 and higher
Beginning Sept. 8, provincial transit agency Metrolinx will hike its fares to $200 for a first-time offence.
Fees for passengers caught evading payment on GO Transit and the Union Pearson Express are set to increase significantly starting September 8th. Provincial transit agency Metrolinx will impose penalties of up to $200 for first-time violators, a stark contrast to their current system. Under Metrolinx's previous rules, offenders faced fines of $35 for their initial offense, $50 for the second, and $100 for the third. There were also additional charges depending on the speed of the payment.
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria emphasized in a video that "Transit riders deserve a safe, fast and reliable transit system. Paying your fare helps make that possible."
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