Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
228. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the costs involved for those commuting daily from County Leitrim on the Bus Éireann service from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin; if he has plans to introduce a fare reduction to incentivise more passengers on board the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4546/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 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 an Expressway route to Bus Éireann, for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
