PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE EVASION PREVENTION AUDIT CHECKLIST

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--- FARE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT INSPECTION ---
[ ] Ticket Machine ID
[ ] Machine Operational Status (Operational, Faulty, Under Maintenance)
[ ] Number of Bills Accepted (if applicable)
[ ] Number of Coins Accepted (if applicable)
[ ] Description of any faults or issues
[ ] Card Reader Functionality (Fully Functional, Partially Functional, Not Functional)
[ ] Last Maintenance Date
[ ] Time of Last Transaction

--- FARE ZONE SIGNAGE AND MARKINGS ---
[ ] Zone Boundary Marker 1 Location
[ ] Signage Height (meters)
[ ] Sign Type (Zone Boundary) (Painted Line, Pylon Sign, Wall-Mounted Sign, Other)
[ ] Sign Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Zone Number Displayed Correctly?
[ ] Sign Visibility Obstructions? (Vegetation, Advertising, Debris, Other, None)

--- REVENUE PROTECTION PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Cash Drawer Starting Balance (Morning)
[ ] Cash Drawer Ending Balance (Evening)
[ ] Cash Reconciliation Variance
[ ] Description of any cash reconciliation discrepancies
[ ] Ticket Validation Method (e.g., Manual, Automatic) (Manual, Automatic)
[ ] Types of tickets handled (select all that apply) (Paper Tickets, Mobile Tickets, Smart Cards, Contactless Payment)
[ ] Date of last Cash Handling Procedure Review

--- STAFF TRAINING AND AWARENESS ---
[ ] Training Modules Covered (Select all that apply) (Fare Evasion Detection, Revenue Protection Procedures, Conflict Resolution, Passenger Safety, Legal Requirements)
[ ] Number of Staff Trained in the last year
[ ] Date of Last Refresher Training
[ ] Summary of Training Content
[ ] Training Delivery Method (Online, Classroom, On-the-Job)
[ ] Staff Understanding of Revenue Protection Policies (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- SECURITY CAMERA COVERAGE ---
[ ] Number of Operational Cameras
[ ] Camera Angle Coverage (Platform Edge) (Adequate, Needs Improvement, Inadequate)
[ ] Camera Image Clarity (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Last Camera Maintenance Date
[ ] Typical Time of Peak Fare Evasion Attempts
[ ] Any observed obstructions impacting camera view?

--- PASSENGER INTERACTION & ENFORCEMENT ---
[ ] Describe any observed passenger behavior suggesting potential fare evasion attempts.
[ ] Was a warning issued to a suspected fare evader? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Approximate number of suspected fare evaders observed during the audit period.
[ ] Was a penalty notice issued? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Time of the incident (if applicable)
[ ] What interaction methods were used with passengers? (Verbal Warning, Ticket Inspection, Penalty Notice, Escort Off Vehicle, Other)
[ ] Describe any challenges encountered during passenger interaction.

--- DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING ---
[ ] Total Fare Evasion Incidents Reported This Period
[ ] Estimated Revenue Loss Due to Fare Evasion (USD)
[ ] Primary Fare Evasion Method Observed (e.g., Ticketless Travel, Invalid Ticket) (Ticketless Travel, Invalid Ticket, Stowaway, Other)
[ ] Date of Data Analysis
[ ] Summary of Key Trends and Patterns Identified
[ ] Effectiveness of Current Prevention Strategies (Scale of 1-5) (1 - Very Ineffective, 2 - Ineffective, 3 - Neutral, 4 - Effective, 5 - Very Effective)
[ ] Attach Supporting Data Files (e.g., Excel Spreadsheets)

--- GATE/BARRIER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ---
[ ] Gate/Barrier Cycle Time (seconds)
[ ] Number of Passengers Processed (daily average)
[ ] Gate/Barrier Operational Status (Operational, Degraded, Out of Service)
[ ] Error Codes Displayed (if any) (None, Error Code 1, Error Code 2, Other - Specify in Long Text)
[ ] Description of any observed issues or malfunctions
[ ] Last Maintenance Date
[ ] Number of Forced Entries Attempted (past month)

--- PENALTY SYSTEM & ENFORCEMENT ---
[ ] Number of Fare Evasion Penalties Issued (last month)
[ ] Average Penalty Amount (last month)
[ ] Penalty Payment Methods Accepted (Cash, Credit/Debit Card, Online Payment, Other)
[ ] Last Review Date of Penalty System Procedures
[ ] Reporting of Fare Evasion Incidents (Automated System, Manual Reporting, Combination)
[ ] Notes on Penalty System Effectiveness & Areas for Improvement

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