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ScotRail’s bold new $10 minimum fare for ticketless travelers is paying off big time—nearly 743,000 extra tickets sold since April, with 36,000 likely replacing fare evasion. The move, launched July 1st, isn’t just about fines—it’s about nudging honest passengers to buy tickets upfront, freeing up $11 million annually to upgrade services. With targeted campaigns and smarter enforcement since returning to public ownership in 2022, ScotRail’s tackling both revenue loss and anti-social behavior, while offering exceptions for disabilities or special deals.

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