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How much can we see transport fares increase by?

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Show Notes

NTA Chief Anne Shaw warned Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien that bus and rail passengers could face further higher charges in the years ahead. With reviews of fares set to take place annually, according to papers seen by the Irish Times. To discuss this further Anton was joined by Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College.

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