Know the Fines

If you are going to chance not buying a bus or train ticket, know that fines (and punishment) vary drastically from city-to-city and country-to-country. In some places, you may only be forced to buy a ticket whereas in other places, you must leave the train/bus and pay an exorbitant fine, especially if the ticketing officer holds power (as in, he can arrest you) and is corrupt.