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Fears for future of Free Travel Scheme amid €42m underfunding

The National Transport Authority has raised concerns over the viability of the Free Travel Scheme on public transport after warning last year that it is underfunded annually by over €42m.

Fears for future of Free Travel Scheme amid €42m underfunding

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020 - 07:30

Seán McCárthaigh

More than 976,400 people currently have a free travel card. Picture: Larry Cummins

The National Transport Authority has raised concerns over the viability of the Free Travel Scheme on public transport after warning last year that it is underfunded annually by over €42m.

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