The fine for travelling on the Tyne Wear Metro without a ticket will soon be increased by 400%.
Nexus has confirmed the penalty for fare evasion will rise from £20 to £100, a rise in line with the same increase in fines for travelling on rail network trains without a ticket.
The new fine rate kicks in on Monday January 23. Fare evaders caught will be charged a £100 penalty, reduced to £50 if paid within 21 days.
