Nottingham Tram Fines Double: Zero Tolerance

0:00On April 4th, Nottingham's tram operator is cranking up the heat on fair dodgers. Starting May 1st, the fine for riding without a valid ticket jumps from 70 pounds to 120 pounds. It's a no-questions-ass penalty from Nottingham Express Transit or Net to keep things tight on their network. They caught more than 10,000 people skipping tickets in 2025 alone. NET calls fair evasion straight up theft and is recommitting to their zero tolerance policy the first big fine hike in five years. CEO Tim Hesketh compares it to shoplifting, you get prosecuted for that, so expect the same here. He stresses this, keeps the tram safe for folks who pay their way, with signs at every stop showing exactly how to grab a ticket before boarding. Pay up within 14 days and the fine drops to 60 pounds. Ignored though, and you're looking at court, finds up to 1,000 pounds plus a criminal record. NET says every ticket bought helps upgrade the whole system, so this push aims to level the playing

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