ticket-collector

Train staff member

A ticket-collector is a person whose job is to check and collect tickets from passengers on trains, buses, or at station platforms.

The role verifies that travelers have paid their fares: The ticket-collector made his way down the carriage.

In many places, automated systems have largely replaced human ticket-collectors.

occupation

conductor

One who directs musicians

usher · gatekeeper · checker · puncher · validator · controller · steward · guard · porter · stationmaster

equipment

punch

Strike with fist

handheld · pouch · satchel · receipt · stub · pass · smartcard · reader · lanyard · whistle

transit

fare

Transport payment

  • turnstileRotating single-passage barrier
  • barrierObstruction preventing passage
  • gateHinged barrier in fence

platform · carriage · compartment · coach · station · terminal · metro · subway · tram · bus

authority

enforcement

Compelling compliance with rules

compliance · penalty · fine · citation · evasion · audit · spot-check · regulations · bylaw · infraction

Opposites
role in transportation system

ticket-collectorpassenger

Traveler, not operator

rider · commuter · ticket-holder · driver · train driver

transaction direction

ticket-collectorticket-holder

Person with entry pass

booking clerk

Family

ticket, collector, tickets, ticketed, ticketing, collect, collects, collected, collecting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G