CIÉ revenue jumps 15% despite rollback of pandemic supports

Growth driven by increase in passenger and commercial revenue and rise in Public Service Obligation (PSO) income

Revenue brought in through school transport services was €34m higher than in 2021 due to the increase in demand following the Government decision to waive school transport fees. Picture: Dan Linehan

State-owned transport company Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) posted a jump in revenues despite the removal of government pandemic supports.

CIÉ, which operates Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann, and Dublin Bus services, revenue rose by 15% to €1.5bn last year, according to its annual report.