# ScotRail’s $10 Ticket Rule Explained | Aberdeen News

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Podcast: [Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aberdeen-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7613907)
Published: 2026-06-30T13:03:38+00:00
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Starting July 1st, ScotRail is slapping a $10 minimum fare on anyone who boards without a ticket — but only if ticket options were available beforehand. This crackdown targets fare dodgers, with an education campaign already boosting ticket purchases by nearly 750,000 journeys. The move aims to recover $11 million annually lost to evasion, funding better services. With ticket machines and offices widely accessible, the policy is about accountability — not punishment. Since returning to public ownership, ScotRail has slashed ticketless travel from 9% to 2.5%, hiring dedicated officers to enforce it. While some short trips could now cost double, exceptions exist for concessions, disabilities, and specific ticket offers. The real win? More passengers buying tickets upfront — because ScotRail’s goal isn’t fines, but fairer, better-funded rail for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ca9d4145451c2f32

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