A WA parliamentary question seeks detailed data on fare evasion and related infringements across Perth's public transport network from 2009-2011. The response provides some data directly and refers to a tabled paper for further details.

AnsweredQoN 4716Legislative Council
Asked
22 September 2011
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

For each of the Perth Urban rail network, metropolitan bus services and regional bus services -
(1) How many inspectors are employed to monitor fare evasion?
(2) In each month of 2009, 2010 and 2011 what were the -
(a) total number of infringements issued;
(b) categories of offences for which infringements were issued;
(c) total number of infringements cancelled;
(d) total number of cautions issued;
(e) rate of fare evasion;
(f) value of fares evaded;
(g) value of fines issued;
(h) value of fines paid; and
(i) value of fines written off?

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Answered
3 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
42 days
The Public Transport Authority advises:
(1) 480
(2a) Please refer to Columns 1 and 2 [see tabled paper no.]
(b) Fare Evasion, parking infractions, contravening boom gates, consuming alcohol, smoking on premises, possession of a prohibited item, damage, causing a nuisance, obstructing an Authorised Officer.
(d) Please refer to Column 5 [see tabled paper no.]
(e) Please refer to Column 3 [see tabled paper no.]
(f) Unable to accurately answer this question.
(g) Please refer to Column 4 [see tabled paper no.]
(h) Please refer to Column 6 [see tabled paper no.]
(i) The value of infringements written off or were unable to proceed (UTP) is outlined in Column 7 of the Attachment.
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