Numbers using public transport in Cork rises by more than 7%

The total number of people using public transport services in Cork last year rose by more than 7%, according to figures from the National Transport Authority.

A total of 13.8m trip were taken on bus and rail services in the Cork commuter region — up from 12.8m.

NTA figures show 12.6m passenger journeys were recorded on Bus Éireann services during 2016 — an annual increase of 7.2%.