ticket inspectors

Transit compliance officers

Ticket inspectors are officials who check that passengers on trains, buses, or other public transport have valid tickets.

They may issue fines to fare evaders.

The term is more common in British English; Americans might say conductors or fare enforcement officers.

The ticket inspectors came through just after we crossed the border.

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validation · railways · controller · enforcement · transit police · spot check · rail safety · verifications · turnstile · fare evasion · rush hour · passenger service · urban transit · train stations · ridership · mass transit · metro systems · journey planning

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Vehicle operators or motivating forces

bus drivers · conductors · motormen · operators · passengers

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Those avoiding transport payment

fare evaders · freeloaders · turnstile jumpers · free riders · scofflaws

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G