09-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com

Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats

The Guardian - South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodgingThere is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a couple of taps on their phone as their train approaches its destination.That telltale last-minute purchase of a digital ticket mp;#150; for the shortest journey that will allow them to bleep through the gates, regardless of how far they have travelled mp;#150; is one of a number of ill
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