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Fares: Non-payment

Asked by Lewis CockingConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 January 2025UIN 23512

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with Transport for London to reduce fare evasion.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London on a variety of issues including fare evasion on their network. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and TfL is responsible for operational decisions to support reduced fare evasion.

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