Transport Minister Shane Ross rules out free public transport to tackle climate change

Transport Minister Shane Ross has ruled out free public transport for all to help tackle climate change claiming it would be far too costly.

Transport Minister Shane Ross rules out free public transport to tackle climate change
Thu, 21 Nov, 2019 - 15:09
Elaine Loughlin

Transport Minister Shane Ross has ruled out free public transport for all to help tackle climate change claiming it would be far too costly.

Mr Ross said around €600 million is collected in fares each year and this would have to be made up by the taxpayer if public transport was to be provided for free.

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