NTA Invited to Appear Before Cttee over Fare Increases

NTA invited to appear before cttee over fare increases

The National Transport Committee has been asked to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee over increases in public transport fares.

Coalition urged to immediately reverse planned bus and rail fare hikes

Micheál Martin has defended the increases, saying 27% of the population will retain free transport

Bus and train fare increases set to be announced by the NTA

Increases are likely to average at around 15%, but it’s expected some fares for children, young adults and students will also be reduced.

Commuters to face increased fares on buses and trains

Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time

Bus and rail fare increases a slap in the face for commuters

Increases to bus and rail fares being announced today by the National Transport Authority (NTA) fly in the face of Ireland’s climate action objectives and take no account of the cost-of-living crisis, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly. Deputy Farrelly, who is the party’s transport spokesperson, said: “The NTA’s decision to hike fares by […]