Answer on Non-Payment in the Bus
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Question
Hello, From the questions published on the site, I understood that a person who forgot or did not pay for a bus ride does not need to pay later, but it is noted that they violate the prohibition of theft if they boarded and did not pay immediately. My question: a. Did I understand correctly that if I did not pay by mistake or knowingly for a bus ride, I do not need to pay next time, or if I do not remember the number of times, should I contact the company or the Ministry of Transport to pay some amount...? b. If so, it is noted that in any case, one who does not pay violates the prohibition of theft, and if there is no way to return, how can one do teshuva for this?
Answer
Hello
Indeed, one who did not pay does not need to pay for what they have already traveled.
The teshuva for traveling in violation is like any other teshuva for transgressions between a person and God. Regret for the past and acceptance for the future not to do it again.