Media Alert - Fare evasion blitz begins January 9

MEDIA ALERT

EVENT:

From January 9 commuters who fail to buy tickets to board QR Citytrains will be hit with a $150 penalty notice as part of a fare evasion crackdown. Minister for Transport John Mickel has warned people not to risk a fine by ensuring they have a ticket before they travel.

VENUE

The Central Station concourse, located by the ticketing machines, main entrance at the corner of Ann and Edward streets, Brisbane.

DATE

Thursday, January 3 at 10am

Media contact: Shannon Mackay 3237 1125 or Nathan Moir 3235 4060

January 2, 2008