Private bus operators call for expansion of public transport fare reduction

Commercial bus operators working routes in more rural and less densely populated regions do not benefit from fare reductions introduced last year, transport body says

Last year, in response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Government cut fares on State transport companies by 20%. Picture: Denis Minihane

Private bus operators are calling on the Government to extend the 20% fare reduction for public transport to all commercial bus operators in next week’s budget.

The move was introduced in May last year in response to the cost-of-living crisis. However, it only applied to Dublin Bus, Luas, Dart, Irish Rail, and Bus Éireann along with Transport for Ireland Local Link.