This simply exposes the RPA money making machine, bear in mind I could travel on a near empty tram Green Dundrum at 8am and pay a congestion charge with an empty tram.
Samrt card fares are the same as 2005 (yes 2005) levels but still lack the automatic discount as in London
They have problems in London with tube capacity don't see them charging excess now do you ?
You will be hard pushed to find this on the Luas site since the link is wrong
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LUAS FARES TO INCREASE FROM MONDAY, 8 JANUARY
RPA today announced Luas fare increases which will come into effect from Monday, 8 January.
There will be no increase in Luas SmartCard fares for the second year running. Luas SmartCards now provide even better value for money and are becoming increasingly popular.
New Peak-Time Single fares will be introduced between 7.45am and 9.30am, Monday to Friday. There will be no increase in single fares outside this weekday morning peak period.
There will be no increase in child fares for the second year running.
The main fare changes are as follows:
- New Peak-Time Single fares 10 cent more than normal single fares;
- Return fares increase by 10 cent;
- Adult 1-Day tickets increase by 20 cent;
- Adult and Student 7 Day tickets increase by 30 to 70 cent;
- Adult and Student 30 Day tickets increase by €1 to €2;
- 1, 7 and 30-Day tickets sold by retail agents increase by between 50 cent (for the Adult 1-Day Flexi Ticket covering all zones) and €4 (for the 30-Day equivalent); and
- Tax-Saver Tickets will increase by between €4 (for the Red Line Monthly Ticket) and €50 (for the All Lines Annual Ticket).
RPA Chief Executive, Frank Allen, said that the fare increases are expected to provide a 2.75% increase in revenue which is needed to cover the costs associated with continuing to provide a high quality service. “The manner in which fare increases are being applied will help to improve convenience and comfort by prompting a switch to SmartCards and off-peak trips in particular”, said Mr Allen.
For further information contact:
Ger Hannon at 087-9091229
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