Transit officials in Washington, D.C., will begin issuing hefty fines on Tuesday to passengers who attempt to ride public transit without paying the required fare as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks to address $40 million in lost revenue due to widespread fare evasion.

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