Ultimatum for fare dodgers: Kazan residents threatened with route cancellation if there are too many fare dodgers

In the spring of 2024, electronic devices—validators—were installed in city trams and trolleybuses, replacing conductors.

"Unfortunately, the absence of a conductor served as a good excuse for dishonest passengers to 'save money'.""Metroelektrotrans" stated in its appeal. Teams of inspectors work on the routes every day, but this doesn't solve the problem.

The transport workers approached them from two angles. They shamed them, reminding them that an unpaid trip meant underfunding for spare parts and wages for workers "who work around the clock." And they threatened them.

"If there is a critical number of ticketless passengers, your favorite route may become unprofitable and the question of its necessity will arise.""," the appeal stated. In this case, the "punishment" would also apply to those who paid their fares regularly, but the company ignored this detail.

Earlier, Kazan announced shortage 850 conductors.