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Should public transport costs be reduced immediately?

Kieran was joined by Catherine Murphy, co-leader of the Social Democrats and transport spokesperson, alongside Brian Caulfield, Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering in Trinity College...

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17.40 7 Mar 2022


Should public transport costs be reduced immediately?


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17.40 7 Mar 2022


We’ve been looking at the cost of living, and one of the key issues is transport with petrol prices approaching two euro at many pumps. Under new support plans announced by the Government, public transport costs will reduce by 20% - but should this be brought forward?   

Kieran was joined by Catherine Murphy, co-leader of the Social Democrats and transport spokesperson, alongside Brian Caulfield, Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering in Trinity College...

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