Public transport in private hands

THE government is set to introduce policies that will have far-reaching effects on the future of the country’s public transport.

The cost of the LUAS project, its effect on road users, and its running by a foreign multinational are just the tip of the iceberg.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan is set to break up CIE and franchise out 25% of Dublin Bus routes to private companies, as well as effectively dismantle the other CIE group companies.