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ScotRail introduces a new policy to combat fare evasion, charging ticket dodgers a minimum of ten pounds. This fee, often exceeding short trip fares, aims to reduce the annual eleven million pound loss due to evasion. The charge wont apply if the ticket costs over ten pounds, but passengers must still buy ahead for discounts. ScotRail is enhancing staff checks, station inspections, and data analysis to detect fraud. Exceptions include national entitlement card holders, closed ticket offices, disabilities, and cash-only situations. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop supports the move, with ScotRail launching an education campaign in April and fully implementing in July. NordVPN — Online privacy & security thednn.ai/nord