One way to save costs

HONOLULU (AP) - May 12, 2010

Some people in Oahu are trying to save on transportation costs - by using fake bus passes.

But they are finding that bus drivers are on to the scheme.

In the past two weeks, drivers have confiscated nearly 200 fake monthly passes.

They look like the real ones - but go for half the price.

An official with Oahu Transit Services says people have counterfeited city bus passes before but never on such a large scale.

Those caught joy riding with fake passes will have a less-than-joyous outcome.

Police say those caught using the bogus passes face up to a year in jail - and a $2,000 fine.

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