{"id":62479,"date":"2026-04-05T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=62479"},"modified":"2026-04-05T10:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T09:48:44","slug":"increased-penalty-fare-for-travelling-without-a-ticket-on-net-from-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=62479","title":{"rendered":"Increased penalty fare for travelling without a ticket on NET from May"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone caught travelling without a ticket, or having paid for a contactless fare, on Nottingham Express Transit has been warned that from 1st<\/sup> May 2026 it will cost them more with an increase in the penalty fare confirmed.<\/p>\n

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From 1st<\/sup> May 2026 the cost of a penalty fare notice (PFN) will increase from \u00a370 to \u00a3120, with a new early payment discount also being introduced which will see the cost of first time offenders reduced to \u00a360 if paid within 14 days.<\/p>\n

Nottingham Express Transit have a \u201czero tolerance\u201d commitment to fare dodgers which was introduced in 2023 to cut down on fare evasion. They are reinforcing the message that fare evasion is theft, and anyone caught doing so will receive the \u201cno questions asked\u201d PFN.<\/p>\n

In 2025, over 10,000 people were caught travelling without a valid ticket, and NET are hoping the increase in PFN will deter other fare dodgers from trying their luck.<\/p>\n

Tim Hesketh, CEO at NET, said: \u201cFare evasion is theft, and isn\u2019t something we take lightly, so this PFN increase acts as a way for us to strengthen this message by increasing the risk for those who see it as something trivial. If left unpaid, a PFN leaves the recipient liable for prosecution with a further fine of up to \u00a31,000 and a criminal record next to their name too. We\u2019re all aware that if you\u2019re caught shoplifting you would expect to be prosecuted, so similarly, anyone caught travelling without a valid ticket \u2013 which is a crime – should expect to be treated accordingly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last time we increased the cost of a PFN was five years ago, and while the cost of a PFN is much higher now, there are also more options available due to the early payment discount.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like most of the public who pay for their ticket and use the trams properly, we want to ensure that our network is safe to use, and reducing fare dodging is part of that. By paying for your ticket, you\u2019re also helping to support this vital transport infrastructure in the city, that thousands of people rely on to get to work, visit family and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf anyone is ever unsure on how to purchase their ticket or validate their pass, there are signs to assist people at each tram stop, as well as help points that give you the chance to speak to a member of the team to answer any questions.\u201d<\/p>\n