Transfer your transfers

Lately Translink has been putting up signs everywhere stating that it is ILLEGAL to sell or give away your transfers. I am a little confused with this as the term 'transfer' means "to pass from one person to another" Please tell me if I'm wrong, but how in the world can it be illegal when we in fact do that? I make it a custom to give away my transfer if I no longer need it, and whatever that person chooses to do with it is their decision. I think we should start a little revolution in Vancouver (kindof a pay it forward) and everybody start giving away their transfers if they no longer need them. There are many people in this city who can barely afford to eat or pay rent let alone pay $2.25 to get on a bus or skytrain. Also I do not agree with telling people it is illegal to give away something that they [paid for. If you pay for something (way too much I might add, it's cheaper to drive!) then you have the right to do what you want with it. Please join me in transferring your transfers!!!!