Those new fare gates coming on line soon won’t be completely able to keep fare evaders out.
We’ve learned the new turnstiles won’t be going from the floor to ceiling meaning those who really want a free ride could climb over or under.
However, inspite of that Translink’s Ken Hardie says it will be extremely tough for those determined to get in without paying up.
Hardie said “The fact is enterprising creatures that we are there is always going to be somebody that will try and either break the system or beat it one of the things that will be a good factor is that there will be more staff on the line we’re going to be hiring gate attendants to assist people.”
That, combined with the fact there will be additional staff and video monitoring, will make it tough for someone without a new compass card or ticket to get in undetected according to Hardie.
He said “there is no one system that totally eliminates the problem but this one though is going to go a long way and it’s not just for the people who try and get on the system without paying there are a lot of other aspects to fare evasion.”
The turnstiles should be up and running by next year.