Milwaukee County faces $4 million loss due to transit fare evasion

Fare evasion costing MCTS millions; Supervisors demand action plan

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As the Milwaukee County Transit System prepares for an audit following sudden news of a nearly 11-million dollar budget deficit, the organization is partially blaming fare skipping for its current financial troubles. According to a release Wednesday, MCTS staff estimate that 2024 fare evasion reduced MCTS revenues by approximately $4 million, with a system-wide evasion rate of 25%. The resolution directs MCTS to provide strateg…

Milwaukee County faces $4 million loss due to transit fare evasion

Milwaukee County Transit System is grappling with a $4 million revenue loss in 2024 due to fare evasion, prompting a new resolution to address the issue.

BC Transit - BC Transit launching Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program

BC Transit is launching a new Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program to educate riders about fares, their payment options, and the importance of paying the correct fare.Riders are encouraged to vi. . .