Fare Evasion Fines on GO Transit and UP Express Set to Spike Dramatically in September

Torontonians slam massive GO Transit $200 fine for fare evasion

A new Metrolinx fine increase has some Toronto residents raising their eyebrows at the latest $165 jump for skipping out on fare payment.

Metrolinx hikes penalties for fare evasion to $200 and higher - Toronto

Beginning Sept. 8, provincial transit agency Metrolinx will hike its fares to $200 for a first-time offence.

Fare evasion fines on GO Transit and UP Express set to spike dramatically in September

In a release, Metrolinx says the increased penalties for fare evasion will go into effect on Sept. 8, 2026.

Caught without a fare on GO Transit or UP Express? New fines start Sept. 8

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.

GO Transit, UP Express fare evasion fines increase from $35 to $200 for 1st offences

Metrolinx is increasing its fare evasion fines for GO Transit and UP Express riders starting Sept. 8.

Metrolinx gets tough with fare evaders, hikes fines

Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit yesterday announced that effective September 8, fines for fare evasion on GO Transit and UP Express will increase – and repeat offenders will face progressively higher fines with each offence. The move is aimed to strengthen fare enforcement. New Fines Structure Metrolinx said riders travelling without valid proof of payment will face the following fines: First offence: $200 Second offence: $300 Third offen…