Bus passenger's appeal on failed action over fare payment allowed

Complainant sued Dublin Bus over an incident on the 27B bus on June 24, 2018, when she claimed the driver told her she had not paid her fare and told her to get off

Dublin Bus denied woman's claims and argued she behaved aggressively and offensively towards bus driver Dara Black, used foul language and threatened to get him fired. File picture: Nick Bradshaw

The High Court has allowed an appeal by a woman against a Circuit Court decision dismissing her action for defamation in a dispute over payment of a bus fare.

Sylvia Corrigan, 52, of Clonree Road, Donnycarney, Dublin, sued Dublin Bus over an incident on the 27B bus on June 24, 2018, when she claimed the driver told her she had not paid her fare and told her to get off.