Increase in the surcharge amount on trains, buses, and suburban trains as well

Starting November 2, the penalty fee for trains, buses, and HÉV will increase from 25,000 HUF to 30,000 HUF. This fee applies for violations such as smoking on board or unauthorized use of discounts. The penalty for bus travel paid on-site or within three working days will rise from 12,000 HUF to 15,000 HUF, while the fee for late payments over thirty days remains unchanged at 50,000 HUF. Additionally, the fee for presenting a ticket purchased on the day of travel for HÉV will increase from 6,500 HUF to 7,500 HUF. In the first nine months of the year, penalties on HÉV generated 53.5 million HUF, with train and bus penalties totaling 88.5 million HUF and 97 million HUF, respectively.