
Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law is a education/science/factual topics series airing on UK television.
The show centres on a revenue protection officer employed by South Western Railway. It follows her daily duties as she travels aboard the network's trains, checking tickets and ensuring compliance with fare regulations. The programme presents a realistic glimpse into the challenges faced by frontline staff who patrol the carriageways, dealing with a range of passenger interactions while maintaining the smooth operation of the service. In one episode, the officer finds herself trapped in a carriage by a passenger who is travelling without a ticket. The man corners her and launches a barrage of verbal abuse, repeatedly challenging her authority. Throughout the journey he refuses to back down, confronting the officer at every opportunity and making the situation increasingly hostile. The confrontation continues for the length of the trip, with the ticket‑less passenger persisting in his attacks despite the officer's attempts to resolve the matter. His relentless insistence creates a tense atmosphere on the train, highlighting the pressures that revenue protection staff can face when dealing with non‑compliant travellers. The incident underscores the confrontational scenarios that may arise in the course of their duties.
Six revenue protection officers employed by South Western Railway devise a sting to curb fare‑dodging during the peak rush hour at Vauxhall station in London. As part of the operation, officers Sam and Harry go undercover, blending in with commuters while the team sets a trap designed to catch those attempting to travel without a ticket. The plan hinges on coordinating a covert presence at the busiest time of day, aiming to stop fare evaders in the act and deter future offences. By positioning themselves among the crowd, Sam and Harry help the unit execute what they describe as a major sting operation targeting rush‑hour fare cheats.
Six revenue protection officers employed by South Western Railway devise a sting to curb fare‑dodging during the peak rush hour at Vauxhall station in London. As part of the operation, officers Sam and Harry go undercover, blending in with commuters while the team sets a trap designed to catch those attempting to travel without a ticket. The plan hinges on coordinating a covert presence at the busiest time of day, aiming to stop fare evaders in the act and deter future offences. By positioning themselves among the crowd, Sam and Harry help the unit execute what they describe as a major sting operation targeting rush‑hour fare cheats.
Transport for London investigators Rich and Greg're tracking down a suspect they think has accumulated over £1,500 in unpaid fares on the Elizabeth Line in east London. The pair're still following leads that point to a man responsible for the alleged fare evasion, focusing their investigation on the eastern section of the line. Their goal's to identify and locate the individual responsible for the unpaid tickets, which total more than a thousand five hundred pounds. The case still centres on the alleged debt incurred on the Elizabeth Line, prompting Rich and Greg to pursue the man throughout east London still.
Transport for London investigators Rich and Greg're tracking down a suspect they think has accumulated over £1,500 in unpaid fares on the Elizabeth Line in east London. The pair're still following leads that point to a man responsible for the alleged fare evasion, focusing their investigation on the eastern section of the line. Their goal's to identify and locate the individual responsible for the unpaid tickets, which total more than a thousand five hundred pounds. The case still centres on the alleged debt incurred on the Elizabeth Line, prompting Rich and Greg to pursue the man throughout east London still.
The revenue protection manager is tasked with orchestrating a major operation aimed at curbing fare evasion in the Clapham area. He oversees the deployment of inspectors, coordinates patrol routes, and ensures that the crackdown is carried out efficiently, targeting commuters who attempt to travel without purchasing a ticket. At the same time, a law student who is stopped travelling without a valid ticket makes a firm plea to the authorities, arguing his circumstances and seeking leniency. He presents his case in the hope of avoiding a fine, highlighting his status as a student of law while confronting the enforcement officers today.
The revenue protection manager is tasked with orchestrating a major operation aimed at curbing fare evasion in the Clapham area. He oversees the deployment of inspectors, coordinates patrol routes, and ensures that the crackdown is carried out efficiently, targeting commuters who attempt to travel without purchasing a ticket. At the same time, a law student who is stopped travelling without a valid ticket makes a firm plea to the authorities, arguing his circumstances and seeking leniency. He presents his case in the hope of avoiding a fine, highlighting his status as a student of law while confronting the enforcement officers today.
At Hayes, police officers are tailing a suspect they think has dodged almost £2,500 in transport fares. The man is believed to have used a stolen or otherwise rogue bank card to make contactless payments, tricking the system into registering journeys as paid when they weren’t. Investigators say the fraudulent activity has left the transit authority out thousands of pounds, and they’re now following his movements in the hope of confronting him and recovering the lost revenue. The case highlights how a single compromised card can be exploited to evade payment on a large scale, prompting a focused police effort in the area.
At Hayes, police officers are tailing a suspect they think has dodged almost £2,500 in transport fares. The man is believed to have used a stolen or otherwise rogue bank card to make contactless payments, tricking the system into registering journeys as paid when they weren’t. Investigators say the fraudulent activity has left the transit authority out thousands of pounds, and they’re now following his movements in the hope of confronting him and recovering the lost revenue. The case highlights how a single compromised card can be exploited to evade payment on a large scale, prompting a focused police effort in the area.
Transport for London investigators launch an undercover sting operation in Ilford, targeting a woman they suspect of repeatedly travelling without paying. The officers believe she has accumulated unpaid fares exceeding £3,000. The covert approach is designed to bring the alleged fare evader to justice and recover the lost revenue. By operating undercover, the team hopes to gather sufficient evidence to confirm the accusations and secure an arrest. The focus remains on apprehending the individual responsible for the substantial sum of unpaid travel costs. The operation forms part of Transport for London’s ongoing efforts to address fare evasion across the network.
Transport for London investigators launch an undercover sting operation in Ilford, targeting a woman they suspect of repeatedly travelling without paying. The officers believe she has accumulated unpaid fares exceeding £3,000. The covert approach is designed to bring the alleged fare evader to justice and recover the lost revenue. By operating undercover, the team hopes to gather sufficient evidence to confirm the accusations and secure an arrest. The focus remains on apprehending the individual responsible for the substantial sum of unpaid travel costs. The operation forms part of Transport for London’s ongoing efforts to address fare evasion across the network.
At Vauxhall, revenue protection officers from South Western Railway are involved in a major sting operation which prompts an investigation into fraud going back seven months
At Vauxhall, revenue protection officers from South Western Railway are involved in a major sting operation which prompts an investigation into fraud going back seven months
At Hayes, police officers are tailing a suspect they think has dodged almost £2,500 in transport fares. The man is believed to have used a stolen or otherwise rogue bank card to make contactless payments, tricking the system into registering journeys as paid when they weren’t. Investigators say the fraudulent activity has left the transit authority out thousands of pounds, and they’re now following his movements in the hope of confronting him and recovering the lost revenue. The case highlights how a single compromised card can be exploited to evade payment on a large scale, prompting a focused police effort in the area.
At Hayes, police officers are tailing a suspect they think has dodged almost £2,500 in transport fares. The man is believed to have used a stolen or otherwise rogue bank card to make contactless payments, tricking the system into registering journeys as paid when they weren’t. Investigators say the fraudulent activity has left the transit authority out thousands of pounds, and they’re now following his movements in the hope of confronting him and recovering the lost revenue. The case highlights how a single compromised card can be exploited to evade payment on a large scale, prompting a focused police effort in the area.