There is some good news for those who regularly use public transport with their kids!
As of today, children can travel for free on Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Luas and Iarnród Éireann services up to age five.
The previous cut-off age was four.
“Today’s development will be good news for families, particularly around this time of year as people get geared up for going into town to do Christmas shopping and to see Santa Claus," Anne Graham, the authority’s CEO, said.
“NTA has been taking steps to reduce the cost to families of using public transport since 2014. This is something that we will continue to work on in the years ahead.”
The announcement follows news that a range of Iarnród Éireann fares will increase by an average of 1.2 percent from today. However, a number of fare types will see no increase.
These changes include a simplified structure on the Cork commuter fare, which will see a fare reduction of up to 25 per cent.
Further to this, Intercity express single fares will be reduced by an average of 5 percent to improve value and reduce the differential between the Dublin Short Hop Zone and Intercity zone.
