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Vienna public transport fine dispute

Overview

A dispute occurred in Vienna involving Wiener Linien and a passenger regarding the use of a digital single ticket. After purchasing a ticket via an app, a 61-year-old woman sat on a subway station bench for approximately ten minutes due to heat-related illness before starting her journey.

Wiener Linien initially sought a 145-euro fine, contending that terms of service require passengers to commence travel immediately without interruption, despite the ticket having an 80-minute validity. Following mediation by the Agency for Passenger and Passenger Rights, the fine was reduced to 70 euros. The passenger accepted the decision but described the ruling as ‘incomprehensible’.

Entities

Wiener Linien · ÖAMTC · Vienna · Vienna police

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Wiener Linien fines passenger for delayed journey start

    A woman in Vienna was fined 70 euros by Wiener Linien after a health-related delay prevented her from starting her journey immediately after purchasing a digital ticket.

  2. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Vienna bus driver fined 150 Euros for driving too slowly

    A veteran bus driver in Vienna has been fined 150 Euros for driving too slowly, an incident he intends to appeal.

Sources

amica.de · berliner-kurier.de · fehmarn24.de · kurierverlag.de · wochentlich.de