> I think it should be pointed out that expensive jail time for a few people could serve as a deterrent that results in enough increased fare revenue to offset the cost
Rational deterrence theory and associated studies generally hold that the scale of deterrence means very little if it isn't reliably put into use.
That is to say, picking out a few unlucky rule violators and inflicting tremendous punishments on them has very little effect, while reliably inflicting minor punishments on most people who violate the rules has a much more noticeable effect on compliance.
Rational deterrence theory and associated studies generally hold that the scale of deterrence means very little if it isn't reliably put into use.
That is to say, picking out a few unlucky rule violators and inflicting tremendous punishments on them has very little effect, while reliably inflicting minor punishments on most people who violate the rules has a much more noticeable effect on compliance.