Not a valid ticket in public transport? This is the fine from 1 October

As a good citizen you naturally pay for your trips in public transport. But suppose you forget to check when you get on the bus in Zoetermeer, you risk a fine. And that fine will increase on October 1 of this year. Big.

If you cannot hand over a valid ticket to the inspector now, the fine is 50 euros. That is much more expensive than a normal card, but from Wednesday you pay 70 euros if you do not have a valid ticket.

Bus, tram, metro and train

The fine applies to all types of public transport. So whether you cannot present a valid ticket on the bus, tram, metro or train; You can tap 70 euros on top of the ride price to be paid. Still sour money, because you can also use that for a dinner in the city center, for example. It is the first time since April 2016 that the fine has been increased.

Administration costs

According to Public transport Netherlands Is the increase equal to the average increase in recent years. The administration costs are also increased: from 15 euros to 20 euros.