A fare evasion case from Transport Investigations comes with its own unique considerations. Rather than a train operator, Transport Investigations is a third-party company supporting operators in handling specific tasks, including revenue protection, investigations, and prosecution-related support.
This means that cases involving Transport Investigations can vary depending on the operator it is representing. While certain operators may have their own policies, procedures, and approaches to fare evasion, Transport Investigations can become involved in enforcing or progressing a case on its behalf.
Therefore, understanding the operator’s rules and the role Transport Investigations has in enforcing them is key to ensuring you’re fully prepared for what lies ahead.
At Manak Solicitors, we have extensive experience preparing defences and representing clients in cases involving Transport Investigations. We understand that the requirements of every case can vary based on the individual circumstances and the train operator involved, which is why we take a bespoke approach to every case.
This allows us to build a clear and credible defence around your circumstances, increasing the likelihood of a swift and favourable resolution.
Transport Investigations Limited works with train operators to provide revenue protection and enforcement services. Unlike a train operator, it can become involved on behalf of a company at different stages of a fare evasion case, from frontline revenue protection like ticket inspections, through to fare recovery and the prosecution process.
Transport Investigations operates revenue protection teams that can work alongside or on behalf of train operators to identify and respond to suspected fare evasion.
As a third-party company representing train operators, Transport Investigations’ exact approach can vary based on the operator involved and the circumstances of your case. Depending on the circumstances, a passenger may be issued with a Penalty Fare Notice, an Unpaid Fare Notice, or be reported for further investigation.
As the company represents several rail operators, there is no set Penalty Fare arrangement that applies across all Transport Investigations cases. Where a Penalty Fare is issued, passengers will have 21 days to submit an appeal through the relevant independent appeals process.
Cases that require further investigation may be handled by the company’s Fare Recovery and Prosecutions department, which processes Unpaid Fare Notices and fare evasion reports on behalf of its clients. Transport Investigations can also undertake private prosecutions on behalf of its clients where a case is progressed to the Magistrates’ Court.
A potential fare evasion court case involving Transport Investigations can be particularly stressful, with the potential variations in practices and procedures making it even harder to prepare for than a typical case.
At Manak Solicitors, we meticulously assess the circumstances of each case, while considering the unique processes of the operator involved to build a relevant and credible defence for our clients.
