What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?
- The conductor may order him to leave the bus.
- Correct answer: He should pay the bus fare and a fine, according to the type of bus ride.
- The passenger did not commit any offense. The driver is the one that violated the law, because he didn’t charge the bus fare from the passenger.
- He should pay double fare.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: He should pay the bus fare and a fine, according to the type of bus ride.
A passenger who did not show a ticket when the conductor asked for it is treated as someone who did not pay for the ride. So they must pay the bus fare and also a fine, and the amount of the fine depends on the type of bus ride. The passenger is responsible for showing a ticket, and the penalty is not double fare.