A raid targeting fare evaders occurred near the Teply Stan metro station on June 4th. The operation involved controllers and police officers intercepting passengers exiting buses.

Passengers whose payments were not immediately verified faced further scrutiny. They were directed to a separate bus where controllers conducted more thorough card checks.

Disputes arose when payments made via bank cards did not register on the control devices. In these instances, passengers were required to provide transaction confirmations from their banks.

Those who could prove payment were released. The sudden checks led to strong reactions, with some passengers expressing anger and others questioning the legality of the raids. Some readers believe terminals are intentionally disabled to generate fines.

The event sparked debate among commuters. Some defended the raids, arguing that fare evasion unfairly burdens paying passengers. Others criticized the practice, with some claiming that public transportation should be free.