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The National Transport Authority said that for every 10% fare increase, passenger numbers fall by 3% Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily Poll
Will fare increases change how often you use public transport?
Adult fares are due to increase in January.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORT Authority (NTA) expects passenger numbers to drop as a result of upcoming fare increases, it has confirmed.
Adult fares on buses and trains across the country are set to increase by an average of 15% from January.
Jeremy Ryan, the NTA’s Director of Public Transport Services, said that he is “optimistic” there will not be a “significant decrease” in passenger numbers when fares go up.
However, Fianna Fáil senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee argued that higher fares could lead to more people switching to cars, which would result in increased traffic congestion.
With that, we are wondering: Will higher public transport fares change how often you use it?
Poll Results:
No (1406)
Yes (1275)
I don't use public transport (571)
I don't have another travel option (526)
Not sure (117)
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