Sir Sadiq Khan has praised the recent increase in penalty fines for fare dodging, asserting it serves as an effective deterrent. Although he claimed that fare evasion levels on London's transport network are lower than those in many big cities across Europe and North America, critics from the City Hall Conservative party argue that the situation is severe and requires serious attention. They highlight a disconnect with police support which is necessary to tackle this persistent issue effectively. Despite recent measures, the fare evasion rate currently remains significantly higher than the Transport for London's target of under 1.5%.
Sir Sadiq Khan noted that the penalty increase for fare dodging has proven to be an effective deterrent as the rate decreased to 3.4% after its implementation.
The mayor admits that fare evasion denies Londoners investment in a safe, frequent, and reliable transport service, a situation that requires serious attention.
City Hall Conservatives argue that Sadiq Khan's administration is ignoring the scale of fare evasion, asserting that police support is essential to effectively curb the issue.
Despite the increased penalties, fare evasion remains above TfL's target of 1.5%, indicating that more action is needed to tackle the problem.
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