MTR seeks police action over alleged mass fare evasion
The MTR on Tuesday said it filed a report to the police after an online video purportedly showed a group of people engaged in fare evasion at Tsim Sha Tsui Station. The railway operator said it believed, upon reviewing surveillance footage, that the incident happened at around 11pm on August 23. It condemned such behaviour, saying that it attaches great importance to the matter. It will step up…
The MTR has reported the police concerning an alleged mass fare evasion incident at Tsim Sha Tsui Station, according to the railway operator. The claim stemmed from an online video purportedly showcasing a group of individuals reportedly evading payment at the station around 11pm on August 23, the MTR stated. Upon reviewing surveillance footage, the MTR believed the incident did occur.
The railway company strongly condemned the behavior, emphasizing the importance it attaches to the matter. The MTR affirmed it would intensify patrols at stations to curb such activities. Violation of fare payment regulations and other forms of fare evasion, the company reminded, constitute breaches of the MTR's by-laws. As such, violators may be subjected to surcharges or even prosecuted, the MTR warned.
The railway operator pledged to persist in reminding passengers to pay correct fares and utilize valid tickets via enforcement measures, patrols, and educational campaigns. The MTR solicited commuters to promptly inform station staff of any suspected breaches of the by-laws.
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