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More reliable way to collect fares (5)

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I believe the answer is:

safer

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'more reliable' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are comparative adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'way to collect fares' is the wordplay.
'fares' can be anagrammed to 'SAFER'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for safer that I've seen before include "Less endangered" , "Less dangerous" , "Less adventurous" , "Less hazardous" , "Fears (anag)" .)

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