Minister Pippa Hackett is welcoming a 50% cut to fares on commercial buses. Hackett welcomes 50% cut to fares on commercial buses for young adultsLaois/Offaly-based Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed the extension of the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card fare initiative to the commercial bus sector, meaning people holding the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card can now avail of the 50% fare discount with participating commercial bus operator services. “When first introduced, this scheme subsidised public transport journeys only, which aren’t always available in towns and villages across my constituency of Laois and Offaly. “Enhanced access to public transport is a tangible way of reducing emissions from the transport sector. This news will help to further promote a move towards using public transport and, in turn, reduce reliance on private transport” said Minister Hackett.

Source: Irish Independent September 06, 2022 21:57 UTC