Bus Passenger Says Driver Was Too Quick to Flag Fare Evasion While She Was Carrying Bags — ‘Now I’m Really Not Paying’

A bus passenger posted a video on X criticizing a driver for pressing the fare-evasion button while she was trying to board with her bags. In some areas, officers have been assigned to ride public transit systems as part of efforts to address fare evasion. AdvertisementBut if the bus driver has a history of dealing with "fare evasion" and recognizes a pattern, then he's likely already looking for certain cues. AdvertisementWhile the video does not disclose the creator's location, CTA bus drivers are instructed to avoid confrontation and keep the bus moving instead of engaging in disputes over unpaid fares. The final text on the screen says that as soon as she put her bags down on the bus, the driver hit the fare evasion alarm.