Charging 'Toll' for Fare Evaders in TransMilenio: Viral Video Reflects New Problem
There is concern at TransMilenio following the dissemination of a video on social networks showing a man facilitating the irregular entry of passengers in exchange for money. The images show him holding the turnstiles at a station to allow access without validating the fare.
TL;DR
- A video has surfaced showing a man facilitating irregular passenger entry into TransMilenio stations for money.
- The man holds turnstiles open, allowing passengers to enter without validating their fare.
- This represents a new form of fare evasion, described as a 'toll' system.
- TransMilenio condemns these actions, citing violations of access rules and promotion of informality.
- Users entering without paying risk no insurance coverage in case of accidents and lack of trip registration.
- Fare evaders caught may be removed from the system and face fines over $200,000.