Cork city bus fare changes begin as Bus Éireann introduces 90-minute Leap Card transfers

Bus Éireann says the new ticketing system will speed up boarding and improve reliability, but most adult single-trip fares have increased

From today, passengers using Bus Éireann's Cork city bus services can transfer between buses as often as they need within 90 minutes for a single fare of €1.70. Picture Larry Cummins

Changes to Cork city buses intended to make services faster and encourage people to take multiple buses have begun today — but they come with a price increase for most passengers.

From today, passengers using Bus Éireann's Cork city bus services can transfer between buses as often as they need within 90 minutes for a single fare of €1.70.