Faced with €700 million in annual losses due to fraud, RATP unveiled an ambitious plan this Friday, structured around 20 measures. The goal: to halve fraud by the end of 2025. The first major decision: increasing fines to €70 for immediate payment, compared to the current €50, and €120 for late payment. The agency is now awaiting the green light from Île-de-France Mobilités to implement this new scale.
Increased checks, particularly on buses and trams
With fare evasion rates reaching 15 to 16% on bus and tram lines, checks will be significantly stepped up. RATP plans to double the number of tram inspectors in three years and increase staffing levels on the rail network by 50%. Since mid-February, 200 targeted operations have already resulted in the inspection of 60 passengers and the issuing of 000 fines.
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The plan also includes testing smart cameras capable of detecting illegal crossings through gates. Awareness campaigns aimed at young people will be launched, while the national "Stop Fraud" program will facilitate the payment of fines. Finally, RATP aims to strengthen its judicial response to repeat offenders and perpetuate the use of body cameras to protect its employees, whose assaults have jumped by more than 20% between 2021 and 2024.
