Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2023
61. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the practice in London whereby many different transport operators offer free travel for a person and a nominated partner or family member on the TfL network; his further views on whether such a policy would benefit recruitment of transport workers; if such a policy could be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59901/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue of free travel for employees and a nominated partner and family member would fall within the terms of employment offered and would be a matter for the individual public transport operators. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Irish Rail, Dublin Luas, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and GoAhead for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
