Bus and train fares for adults to increase by average of 15% from January, NTA confirms

Broombridge Station in Dublin. Alamy Stock Photo Cost of Living The move has been criticised by opposition parties. LAST UPDATE | 10 mins ago THE ’90 MINUTE’ FARE that applies for Leap card holders travelling in the Greater Dublin area is to be increased from €2 to €2.30, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed. Adult fares on buses and trains nationwide are set to increase by an average of 15% as part of the increases, which were announced at a press briefing this morning. The new charging structure will also see many child fares decrease. The change comes into effect from January. Speaking in the wake of last year’s Budget, Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said he couldn’t rule out a future increase in fares, telling reporters: “I’m not writing anything off because what I