Caught without a fare on GO Transit or UP Express? New fines start Sept. 8
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Thu, 27 August 2026Mon, 7 September 2026
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bramptonguardian.com
cp24.com
27 Aug, 16:45over 11 days7 Sept, 19:37
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- bramptonguardian.com16:45first to report
The new fines, effective as of Sept. 8, represent steep increases compared to the current fines, including a 471 per cent increase for first-time offenders and a 500 per cent increase for a second offence.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- cp24.com19:37
With summer nearing its end, Metrolinx has announced steeper penalties for fare evasion on GO Transit and UP Express, with the new fines set to take effect Tuesday.