Anything can practically happen nowadays... Svc 189 have
frequent fare evaders also, say forget card and the sort...
Including too poor to pay fare also can be a reason. Power.
too poor to pay fare is just excuse. it depends on the person's
mindset and character whether to lead an honest life and not be
looked down by people. i don't think majority of people will look
down on others who are cleaners, etc but make an honest living.
rather, people will look down on those who are fit enough to work
but choose not to. and these people tend to blame all sorts of
things for their plight except themselves. spore is still too soft
on fare evaders. even the inspectors look soft and helpless when
nabbing fare evaders. who is afraid? we should perhaps learn from
Australia such as impose higher fines of $100 with subsequent
offence up to $500, deploy at least 2 inspectors per inspection,
employ tough and big size inspectors, ensure police authorities
support when caught a rebellious fare cheat including arrest on the
spot, jail. fare evasion is no different from stealing,
shoplifting, software piracy. if all these offences are penal
offences punishable under the law, i don't see why fare evasion
ought to be taken lightly, esp when our govt is determined to
safeguard the interests of investors and companies.