NTA says it would like to expand free public transport for kids after 'phenomenal' summer uptake

TD Kate O'Connell has said kids should get free public transport. Image: Rollingnews.ie TD Kate O'Connell has said kids should get free public transport. Image: Rollingnews.ie MORE FREE PUBLIC transport travel for kids that use a Leap card could be on the way.

The period at which kids got free travel on public transport increased this year, from two weeks to four weeks in the month of August. Tim Gaston, Director General for Public Services with the NTA said such figures show the “huge increase in the number of children travelling in comparison to the previous four-week period”.

While O’Connell called for the scheme to be expanded next summer, she has also said that, ultimately, she wants all children to get free travel, as it can be a huge cost burden on families.

campaignforkate Maybe all TD's travel expenses can stopped to cover this? I mean its not like you greedy lot need it right your paid well too much anyway.

A Fine Gael TD proposes a Sinn Fèin position but without any intention of following through? What's new

Meanwhile shes also opposing the bus connects through Harlds Cross & Terenure. Got a leaflet of hers through the letter box last week - Mostly about opposition to bus connects 🤷‍♂️

...party that is the lesser of evil!!

More cynical virtue signaling in exchange for votes. This is the crux of the problem with the political establishment throughout the world. You take from one demographic to give to another demographic and ultimately it solves absolutely nothing but give/retain power to the...

That’s grand but her and her TD pals can take a pay cut to pay for it . there on to much as it is , instead of hitting the taxpayers again

campaignforkate it's time for free public transport for all, it's the working majority who pay the taxes and we deserve some benefits

campaignforkate It will never happen in a million years.

If the kids go free then who pays the shortfall to the public transport providers? The gobshites who work full time and whose annual tickets will increase in price so that every other sector in society can travel for free..

Election talk

Ah yeah ignore people working for a living who commute everyday

Can it be a separate bus than the rest of us. I can see this leading to alot of problems.

TheresaNewIdea Sounds awfully similar to what the Green Party said in their pre budget submission?

We should Kid Pool

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Maths Week: Have a go at these puzzles to test your maths knowledgeMaths Week kicks off today, so here are some puzzles to put your brain to the test. The answers will be posted on the site at 1pm tomorrow
Source: thejournal_ie - 🏆 32. / 50 Read more »

Michel Barnier given go-ahead from EU to return to intensive Brexit talks'The EU and the UK have agreed to intensify discussions over the coming days.' Read the Brexit latest
Source: thejournal_ie - 🏆 32. / 50 Read more »

Brexit negotiators go into 'lockdown' in Brussels as hopes of deal growNegotiations are underway on the contentious customs issue
Source: IrishMirror - 🏆 4. / 98 Read more »

Scotland v Japan to go ahead as scheduledThe game was given the go-ahead after tournament organisers carried out an inspection of the Yokohama Stadium After the solicitors letter Sadly there are Japanese people who are not alive to watch this match today. Best game of the world cup so far
Source: rtenews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »