Hear about the contradiction and possible risks with the proposal in the clip above.
Västtrafik's ticket inspectors are easy to recognize in their white caps.
The moderates in the Västra Götaland region now want to change that.
In a motion to the Regional Council, it is proposed to introduce civilian ticket inspectors.
- This is a good measure to get more people to pay for themselves, says Peter Hermansson (M), chairman of Västtrafik.
The proposal faces criticism
It is the Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party that rule in the region.
They are against the proposal.
- We think it is an unnecessary proposal, says Per Tenggren (S), vice chairman of Västtrafik.
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Among travelers at Drottningtorget in Gothenburg, opinions were divided about civilian inspectors.
Photo: SVT