Image: Alamy Stock Photo Image: Alamy Stock Photo STUDENTS WHO USE private bus companies to travel to college will see their fares cut in half under new Government plans.
Making the announcement today, the minister said people holding the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card will now avail of the 50% fare discount with participating commercial bus operator services.There are about 30 commercial bus operators participating in the scheme across the country, including Bus Éireann Expressway, JJ Kavanagh, City Direct, Dublin Coach, GoBus.
The minister said the Government is firmly committed to enhancing and expanding public transport services provision across the country as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. Related Reads 02.09.22 Fares on Nitelink bus services in Dublin to be reduced from tonight 16.08.22 TDs call on Ministers to reverse opposition to public transport Gardaí
Anne Graham, CEO of the NTA said: “Value for money is not the only factor that gets people on to public transport, but it is an important one, and we do know that cutting fares to such an extent and expanding services where people can avail of these discounts, will make public transport more attractive to more young adults.”