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Language Foundation

proof of payment

Proof of payment is evidence that a passenger has paid the required fare for a journey and can show it when asked during a fare inspection.

In plain English

This means having something that shows the fare for the trip has been paid. It is evidence of payment for that journey. It must be possible to show it if a fare inspector asks.

In context

Here, it communicates that a passenger must carry evidence that the required fare for the journey has been paid and be able to show it during an inspection.

Situation
Using rail, bus, metro, ride, and local-transit tickets and service updates
What it communicates
states the ticket-carrying requirement in an inspection-based system.

Meaning limits

The term alone does not confirm a person's identity; it is only about evidence of fare payment for the journey.

Examples

“On the bus, she showed proof of payment when the inspector asked, even though it did not include her name.”

Core meaning

“Passengers must carry proof of payment throughout the journey in case of inspection.”

In context