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ticketless

American  
[tik-it-lis] / ˈtɪk ɪt lɪs /

adjective

  1. not having or carrying a ticket, such as for using public transit or attending an event.

  2. not issuing paper tickets; using only electronic tickets or passes.

  3. not requiring a ticket to use or attend; free of charge.


Other Word Forms

  • ticketlessness noun

Example Sentences

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The operator said stepped‑up enforcement in known trouble spots, along with improved reporting tools for staff, has reduced ticketless travel on its network to its lowest level since 2022.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

It said ticketless travel had reduced by 40% since 2017 and was now at its lowest ever level.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Railway companies lose £240 million every year from ticketless travel – but there are certain cases where a passenger making a mistake with their fare doesn't cost the train company money, he added.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

A ticketless traveler from Nashville International Airport landed in LAX, no problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Tinker hurried his prize into an empty third-class carriage, in the forepart of the train, and pushed the ticketless Blazer under the seat.

From The Admirable Tinker Child of the World by Jepson, Edgar