Transport for London has tried to crack down on fare dodging over the past year, prompting a surge in the number of passengers handed £100 fines.
Previous figures published by TfL revealed that the evasion rate has risen year on year.
Just over 69,000 fines were handed out in the year to the end of March – an annual increase of nine per cent, TfL figures show
The penalty fares are £100, but reduced to £50 if paid within 21 days.
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A further 21,533 cases resulted in reports for possible prosecution, up 19…
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