SFMTA Crackdown on Unpaid Rides | Oakland News

SFMTA’s bold “Fare Required” signs signal a serious crackdown on unpaid rides, part of a $134 fine initiative to fix a crisis where nearly half of all Muni trips go unpaid. With 17 new fare inspectors and a new tap-to-pay system via Clipper, the agency’s “Fares for Our Future” push aims to balance revenue needs with rider convenience — sparking heated online debate as some cheer the crackdown, others admit they’ve dodged fares, and many feel the strain of paying while others don’t. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8da7ccf6a9a37e44