Free public transport for day as unions finalise protest plans

RAIL and bus passengers won’t have to pay any fares on Friday because of a row between CIÉ and Transport Minister Séamus Brennan.

Yesterday CIÉ unions finalised plans for a day of free public transport in protest over Mr Brennan’s proposed changes to Dublin Bus.

The no-fares day will cost Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann over €1.5 million.