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07/01/2008
Commuters Hit By Luas Fare Increase
Dublin commuters returning to work this morning are to face the first in a string of public transport fare increases.
Several are coming into force over the days ahead, beginning with all fares on the LUAS tram system going up by 10 cents, while €2 is being added to the price of a 30-day ticket.
The cost of using bus, rail and DART services will also be increased by 5% from Wednesday.
The Consumers' Association has expressed disappointment with the hikes, saying they will discourage people from using public transport and will push up to the inflation rate.
It says public-transport fares in Ireland are the highest in Europe, even though the service provided is one of the worst.
(BMcC)
Several are coming into force over the days ahead, beginning with all fares on the LUAS tram system going up by 10 cents, while €2 is being added to the price of a 30-day ticket.
The cost of using bus, rail and DART services will also be increased by 5% from Wednesday.
The Consumers' Association has expressed disappointment with the hikes, saying they will discourage people from using public transport and will push up to the inflation rate.
It says public-transport fares in Ireland are the highest in Europe, even though the service provided is one of the worst.
(BMcC)
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