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# leap-card - Thursday 21 November, 2019
Poll: Would you like the Leap card replaced with a cashless payment system?
Plans are being advanced to introduce a cashless payment system on public transport by 2027.
# leap-card - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Plans progress to replace Leap cards with cashless payments by 2027
The plans would see contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and possibly QR codes being used to pay.
# leap-card - Sunday 13 October, 2019
NTA says it would like to expand free public transport for kids after 'phenomenal' summer uptake
Irish Rail, Luas, Bus Eireann and Go Ahead all saw child journey’s jump by over 100% during Kids Go Free August initiative.
# leap-card - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Free travel for Dublin homeless families in August
Homeless children in emergency accommodation currently get free travel to school.
# leap-card - Thursday 14 March, 2019
Dublin Bus investigating footage of man hanging onto back of moving bus
The company said the man’s actions were “extremely dangerous” and should not be repeated.
# leap-card - Friday 26 October, 2018
Using phones instead of physical Leap Cards part of NTA's plans to shake up commuter travel Exclusive
The provision of a new digital card is included in a fresh contract notice issued by the National Transport Authority.
# leap-card - Wednesday 9 May, 2018
Dublin Bus raked in €5.7 million in unclaimed change in six years - these are the routes it makes its money on
Just five routes account for nearly 30% of overpayments on Dublin Bus services.
# leap-card - Tuesday 19 September, 2017
Over 2.5 million Leap cards sold in under six years
The Leap card was first rolled out in 2011.
# leap-card - Thursday 29 June, 2017
Children with Leap cards to get free access to public transport for two weeks
The promotion will cover a range of Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Dart and Luas services.
# leap-card - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
The 17 little frustrations of using a Leap Card
*jolts awake in the middle of the night* “I FORGOT TO TOP UP MY LEAP!”
# leap-card - Thursday 3 November, 2016
National Transport Authority has announced its plans for fare changes on Ireland's public transport
It covers Luas, Dublin Bus, Iarnród Eireann and Bus Éireann.
# leap-card - Tuesday 20 September, 2016
If you have a Leap card you can now ditch your DublinBikes card
The initiative won’t allow people to pay for their DublinBikes trips from their Leap Card account, but will allow them to use the same card for the bikeshare as for the bus, Luas or Dart.
# leap-card - Wednesday 11 May, 2016
Apple restrictions mean there's still no Leap Card iPhone app
However it’s good news for Android owners, who just got an update of the app.
# leap-card - Thursday 5 May, 2016
Shops are charging commuters extra to top up their Leap cards
TheJournal.ie found a number of shops in the city centre engaging in the practice which the NTA is not happy about.
# leap-card - Friday 26 February, 2016
6 weird and wonderful things you didn't know about Leap Day
It’s more than just the worst birthday going, ya know.
# leap-card - Monday 14 December, 2015
You'll soon be able to top up your Leap Card on your phone from January
The NTA is currently trialing a method which allows users to top up their Leap Card by touching it against their smartphone.
# leap-card - Monday 30 November, 2015
The 14 unwritten real rules of Dublin Bus
Please observe.
# leap-card - Tuesday 27 October, 2015
The new Leap Card ad made an absolute hames of the map of Ireland
Limerick is now in Galway, apparently.
# leap-card - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
Here's what public transport your kids won't have to pay for next week
Holders of child Leap cards will be able to avail of free travel on services across the country.
# leap-card - Friday 17 April, 2015
The Leap card has made a LOT of money since it was launched
The one millionth card was sold today.
# leap-card - Tuesday 28 October, 2014
Dublin Bus fares are going up again
“€3.30, please.”
# leap-card - Friday 10 October, 2014
Soon you'll be able to top up your Leap card by touching it against your smartphone
(Exact) change is on the way.
# leap-card - Monday 28 July, 2014
One more bonus to being a teen? Cheaper Luas and bus travel
Leap cards are now a few euro cheaper for young ‘uns.
# leap-card - Thursday 19 June, 2014
It just got easier and a bit cheaper for tourists to travel around Dublin
A new Leap Visitor Card was launched today.
# leap-card - Tuesday 13 May, 2014
Half a million people now own a Leap Card
The Department of Transport launched a new enhancement of the service which will allow users to top-up their cards automatically from their bank account once their balance drops below a certain level.
# leap-card - Wednesday 9 April, 2014
Reduced fares, like: Leap Card comes to bus services in Cork
Commuters will be able to available of discounted fares of up to 16 per cent.
# leap-card - Monday 3 March, 2014
Take off-peak buses in Dublin? You could be in line for a fare decrease...
The company is considering dropping fares outside of rush hour in order to boost passenger numbers.
# leap-card - Wednesday 13 November, 2013
Leap Card users will pay no more than €10 a day
The new maximum limit also caps fares at €40 per week across Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and Luas but users of only one service could end up paying more.
# leap-card - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Leap card: Daily Luas spend capped, and auto-top-up on the way
The National Transport Authority introduced the cap, and plans to roll it out for Irish Rail and Dublin Bus in the near future.
# leap-card - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Good news, students: New travelcard will have Leap-style capabilities
Third level students will be able to use the new style travelcard to get Leap Card fare on transport.
# leap-card - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Good news, Dublin commuters: Leap cards can now be topped up at DART stations
The 53 stations in the Greater Dublin Area have now been upgraded to cater for Leap Cards, eight months after the system was first brought in.
# leap-card - Saturday 18 February, 2012
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
35,000 daily trips on Leap cards in first two months
Public transport minister Alan Kelly says there are 57,000 Leap cards in circulation, with only a small number of complaints lodged.
# leap-card - Thursday 22 December, 2011
Dublin Bus to raise cash fares by 15pc in January
Dublin Bus blames rising fuel costs and falling advertising income as it confirms its biggest increase to cash fares in years.
# leap-card - Monday 12 December, 2011
The Daily Fix: Monday
In tonight’s Fix: Good news for Kevin Cardiff, new twists in the hacking scandal; a challenge to Putin; and the buzz for ‘Tallafornia’ is only mighty.
Leap Card goes live today for Dublin commuters
Dublin commuters will now be able to switch between Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail Services with a single card.
# leap-card - Friday 9 December, 2011
Fare increases announced for Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Dart and Luas passengers
The fare hikes are due to take effect in January 2012.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9599)
I like both (1726)
Rain, for sure (753)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (525)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
Opinion: Economic activity is primed to resume after Covid-19. In the meantime, it’s about survival
By Robert Sweeney
A 'virtual birthday' and an over-walked dog: One Irish mammy's experience of Covid-19 distancing
By Amanda Magnier
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