Fare-dodging fine in Prague, other cities could double to CZK 3,000

A number of Czech cities want to double fines for riding public transport without a ticket, Czech Television reported on Wednesday.

The current maximum fine is CZK 1,500 but the national association of transport authorities says this is insufficient as many people think having to pay that amount is an acceptable risk, adding that fines have been at the same level for a decade.

The cities where the increase could happen are Prague, Ostrava, Brno, Olomouc, Liberec and České Budějovice.