[Section 0] The Inspector Formula – Secrets, Tactics, Rights, & Contesting

Disclaimer

While this guide will attempt to give accurate and factual information, due to the nature of testimony and subjectivity involved, there may be inconsistencies. Use the information here at your own risk. Neither Peng nor other contributors are responsible for the accuracy of any information provided nor actions taken as a result of the information.

What this guide is:

This guide is a compilati...

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[Section 3] Know Your Rights: Handling Ticket Inspectors

What inspectors can fine you for

(image) While fare evasion is the number one reason for a fine, an inspector can fine you for a number of reasons:

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[Section 2] Secrets & Tactics Inspectors don’t want you to know

Routes and Stops

Inspector Quotas

The role of the inspector is to ensure that passengers validated their tickets and are well-behaved. It has been confirmed that they do have a strict weekly quota which must be filled. While Yarra Trams officially denies this, testimony from tram inspectors and other evidence seems to indicate that this is very much practiced. Watch the official news report:

Melbourne Tram Inspector