Bus, rail and Luas fares to rise from weekend

The National Transport Authority has approved public transport fare increases across Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, and Luas services.

The price increases come amid mixed fortunes for public transport providers, with the NTA reporting Dublin Bus passenger numbers falling by 20% between 2008 and 2013 while city services in Cork, Galway, and Limerick showed growth.

Some of the increases come into effect from this Saturday and also on December 1.