Designer sunglasses, rolled up jeans and a fresh haircut: Picture of undercover ticket inspector sent to catch fare evaders divides passengers
- An undercover ticket inspector's fashion sense has Facebook page into frenzy
- The picture of the well groomed Authorised Officer was posted to social media
- A number of users commented on his look while others were left angry
A photo of a well-dressed undercover Victorian transport ticket officer has sent social media into a frenzy after it was shared online.
The picture, shared to Facebook page Beautiful, Talented & Deadly, shows the young man, officially known as an Authorised Officer, scanning a passenger's myki smart card on a Melbourne tram on April 11.
The picture shows the officer dressed in designer glasses, rolled up jeans, ADIDAS runners and a manicured beard while doing the rounds on the tram.
The picture, shared to Facebook page Beautiful, Talented & Deadly , shows the young man, officially known as an Authorised Officer, scanning a passenger's myki smart card on a Melbourne
Facebook users were quick to respond to the picture.
'This guy pulled me up at least once a week on the tram to La Trobe,' one user wrote.
'Undercover inspector looks like he decided to show up to his shift after being at Cloud Nine nightclub until 6am,' another added.
Many were quick to comment on the inspector's appearance.
One Facebook user said: 'Is he giving you a fine or is he just something so fine?'
Another said: 'I'm never topping up my MYKI again! Pls let him fine me'.
While another wrote: 'I'll put my feet on the seat for that'.
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Other people said they might have also had a run in with the Authorised Officer.
'Omfg I swear this is the exact same PTV officer I saw in first year,' one user wrote.
'This is the tram inspector I ran away from!' another added.
While others weren't too happy about plain clothed Authorised Officers.
'They're honestly getting more creative,' one wrote.
'No one is safe,' another added.
If you are caught on Victorian public transport without a valid ticket the Authorised Officer files a report with the Department of Transport
A spokeswoman for Public Transport Victoria told Daily Mail Australia if you're approached by a plain clothed Authorised Officer they must show their PTV identification.
'Authorised Officers work in either uniform or plain clothes on trains, trams and buses every day of the week,' the spokeswoman said.
Over 600 Authorised Officers work on the public transport network, checking tickets at stations and stops, major public transport interchanges and on trains, trams and buses.
'They play a vital role to keep public transport running smoothly and ensure everyone is paying their way,' the spokeswoman said.
If you are caught on Victorian public transport without a valid ticket the Authorised Officer files a report with the Department of Transport.
After assessing the report PTV may decide to fine the passenger, give them a warning or send them a court summons.
Failing to produce a valid ticket has a maximum fine of $242 for adults and $81 for minors.
Failing to produce a valid ticket has a maximum fine of $242 for adults and $81 for minors
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