Plans to get people back on buses and trains  — cheaper fares and free tickets for kids 

People board a Dublin Bus on O'Connell St. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Sweeping fare reductions, including the prospect of free tickets for children, are among the incentives under consideration to encourage people back to public transport.

Despite the lifting of most Covid-19 restrictions last week, there remains concern about the numbers using public transport.