Originally Posted by
bruce80
I am not sure whether the ticket inspector was really offended.. especially in Berlin, humor is very subtle and sarcasitc, so they may just have been joking.
And I was mostly joking, too. The inspector's reaction, if any, was mostly a brief raised eyebrow.
And no, most transport companies don't accept instant payment
I know I've been somewhere in Europe recently where the fine is payable on the spot. If you don't have the money, you'll be escorted to an ATM. If you still can't pay, you'll be arrested.