Luas spec is 40m tram every 2.5 minutes, plently of power available, the DART electrics are rated to 200% load for 15 minutes, 150% for 1 hour just in case you need the juice, the Luas would have similar spec at the substation
The smartcard would be grand except, it doesn't apply all day rambler fares so you pay more if you make several journeys that you need.
The TVM's can in theory sell smartcards
What would the DTA do here?
Bear in mind I travelled on two trams between 8am and 9am each of which where not even close to full but the RPA would charge a congestion charge on a uncongested service.
As pointed out Luas fares are excessive and the Luas is running a surplus (order of 6 figures a month). The RPA was authorised a 2.75% on average increase in fares NOT a 2.75% increase in revenue
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