The continual battle over fare evasion on the Nottingham tram network seems to have taken a new twist with a number of websites currently offering fake tram tickets which are attempting to be used on NET services. In the wake of these fake tickets the firm has given a warning to anyone found using one of these.<\/p>\n
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Sarah Turner, Managing Director of NET, said: We are aware of a number of imitation tram tickets that are currently in circulation, having been accessed from a fraudulent website. We remind all passengers that using a fake ticket of any description leaves them liable to being charged with intention to commit fraud. This is a serious criminal offence that has very serious consequences that can carry a jail term and criminal conviction.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people may think it\u2019s not a big deal to use a fake tram ticket, but it\u2019s certainly not something to be taken lightly. It\u2019s a crime that not only puts the city\u2019s vital infrastructure at risk of survival, it has very real repercussions that could result in a criminal record. This can show up on DBS checks against your name for up to 11 years, which in turn, can have long-lasting consequences which could jeopardise your place at university, or future employment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re committed to ensuring Nottingham\u2019s trams remain a safe and reliable mode of transport for all, and we\u2019re working closely with Nottinghamshire police to investigate the fraudulent activity further. The creators of the fraudulent tickets will be found, and when they are, they will face criminal charges.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, it\u2019s worth noting that these fraudulent ticket users make up a very small proportion of our passenger base, and we\u2019d like to thank all our passengers who do purchase valid tickets. By supporting our trams, you\u2019re helping to support a vital mode of transport that thousands across the city rely on for work, leisure and study, while also helping us stamp out crime, and making our trams safer for all.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The continual battle over fare evasion on the Nottingham tram network seems to have taken a new twist with a number of websites currently offering fake tram tickets which are attempting to be used on NET services. In the wake … Continue reading