Guide pays €414 tram fine for tourists

A tour guide in Nice has had to pay a €414 fine after failing to composte (validate) the tram tickets for the 12 tourists in her party. She paid by bank card.

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Published Wednesday 21 June 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 21 June 2017 - 15:00

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The city’s trams cost just €1 per journey if a 10-journey ticket is bought or €1.50 single.

Last year inspectors recovered €850,000 in fines from forgetful passengers – although fare dodging is common.

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