Cuts in fares on Athlone town bus service from tomorrowBus fares on all subsidised public transport services in Westmeath provided by Bus Éireann and Local Link are to be cut by an average of 20% from tomorrow. The fare reductions will benefit Bus Éireann customers on city services in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, as well as town services in Athlone, Balbriggan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Navan and Sligo. Fares on Bus Éireann’s inter-urban and commuter services will also fall, although fares on the company’s commercial Expressway services are not included. On Athlone town services, the Leap fare of €1.40 will drop by 20% to €1.10. A reduction in public transport fares will be introduced in the Dublin area and on all other subsidized public transport services across the country next month.

Source: Irish Independent April 11, 2022 11:27 UTC