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Broadstone bus depot in Dublin. PA Images
The Daily PollPoll: Would you be in favour of Ireland having free public transport?
It would cost about €600 million a year, but would it be worth it?
FROM TODAY, LUXEMBOURG becomes the first country in the world tomorrow to offer a free public transport system.
The move is designed to encourage people to use public transport in a country that has low usage by international standards.
Last year, Transport Minister Shane Ross said that introducing free public transport in this country would cost the exchequer €600 million a year. Today we’re asking if you think that’s worth it?
Poll: Would you be in favour of Ireland having free public transport?
Poll Results:
Yes (10326)
No (3698)
Don't know (476)
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