The West Midlands Combined Authority board is set to consider a substantial hike in fines for fare dodgers on the West Midlands Metro. The proposed change would see the penalty increase tenfold, from the current £10 to £100, with a 50% reduction available if paid within 14 days.
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00:00The West Midlands Combined Authority Board is set to consider a substantial hike in fines
00:06for fair dodgers on the West Midlands Metro. The proposed change would see the penalty
00:12increased tenfold, from the current £10 to £100, with a 50% reduction available if paid
00:19within 14 days. This move aims to bring the fines in line with those imposed by other
00:24tram operators across the country. The increase was initially agreed upon back in 2021, but
00:31was deferred due to disruptions caused by Covid-19 and the Commonwealth Games. A forthcoming
00:37report to the board highlights that keeping the fines at their current level is not proving
00:43to be an effective deterrent. Currently no exact date has been set for when this new
00:48fine structure will come into effect. The matter is due for discussion at the board
00:53meeting scheduled for Friday.