The battle against fare evasion continues this Monday on Channel 5. Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law returns for another episode of tense standoffs, verbal abuse, and the daily grind of keeping the UK’s transport systems moving. Tune in at 9 PM GMT to see the latest installment.
This week’s episode puts a spotlight on several frontline officers. Revenue protection officer Sam finds himself cornered and on the receiving end of a passenger’s tirade after confronting a ticketless rider on a South Western Railway train. At Kingston station, Jane’s attempt to check tickets at the gate escalates when a man becomes irate and police are called in to de-escalate. And at London Waterloo, Harry faces off with an aggressive tailgater attempting to slip through the barriers.
The docuseries goes inside Transport for London’s ongoing fight against fare dodging, embedding with the teams tasked with catching the estimated 125,000 passengers who skip paying each day. From undercover investigators to uniformed officers, Fare Dodgers captures the cat-and-mouse game playing out across the city’s trains, buses, and trams.
Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law returns Monday at 9:00 PM GMT on 5.
