Card could prove a Leap in unifying public transport

SEVERAL years behind schedule and at a cost of over €50 million, the country’s first integrated ticketing system for public transport services is finally set to become fully operational next month.

The Leap card — similar to the popular Oyster card used on London’s bus and rail system — can be used on Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and rail services in the greater Dublin area.

It is expected that the scheme will be extended to include Bus Éireann services by summer 2012 and Irish Rail’s mainline services at a later stage.