Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
208. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport what measures he is taking to ensure revised fare structures are considered on expressway services operating in the Cork region as the National Transport Authority does not have authority in the regulation of bus fares charged on expressway services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/24]
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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.
However, the Deputy is correct in asserting the NTA does not have a role in the setting of fares for services provided by commercial operators, including Bus Éireann Expressway. That is a matter for the individual commercial operators themselves.
In light of the above, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to fares for Expressway routes in Cork to Bus Éireann, for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
