A standard fare is a higher than normal fare issued to passengers caught without a ticket. The system is used by public transport in the

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and

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. Standard Fares are not the same as Penalty Fares which are used on certain

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and Transport for London services and also on

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United Kingdom

Edinburgh Trams

Passengers caught travelling on the

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without a valid ticket are issued a £10 standard fare.

Manchester Metrolink

Passengers caught travelling on the

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without a valid ticket are issued a £100 Standard Fare which is reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days. Failure to pay the standard fare is a criminal offence.

Ireland

Dublin

A standard fare on Dublin Bus is €50. On Luas, it is €45. While these fares are far in excess of the maximum cash fares (€6 on Dublin Bus, €4 on Luas), legally they are not fines. However, any person who fails to pay a standard fare within a defined time (usually 21 days) after incurring it is liable to prosecution.

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Luas

Dublin Bus
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