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27/03/2006
Bus and rail fares increase
Increases on bus and rail fares have come into effect across Northern Ireland as from today.
From this morning, the cost of using the Metro service has risen by 7%, with Ulsterbus and NIR fares both rising by 9%.
Translink have blamed the hike on the impact of rising energy prices, which has resulted in the additional cost of fuel.
Speaking earlier this month, Ciaran Rogan, from Translink said: "We have done what we can to minimise rises in fares, but everyone is aware of the rising cost of fuel."
He added: "This was acknowledged by the Consumer Council. Nevertheless, with our net fuel costs increasing by over 70% in two years it is now inevitable that this now impacts on Northern Ireland's bus and rail services."
The increase means that an Inner Zone cash fare will now cost £1.30, and an Extended Zone cash fare has been increased to £1.60.
(EF/SP)
From this morning, the cost of using the Metro service has risen by 7%, with Ulsterbus and NIR fares both rising by 9%.
Translink have blamed the hike on the impact of rising energy prices, which has resulted in the additional cost of fuel.
Speaking earlier this month, Ciaran Rogan, from Translink said: "We have done what we can to minimise rises in fares, but everyone is aware of the rising cost of fuel."
He added: "This was acknowledged by the Consumer Council. Nevertheless, with our net fuel costs increasing by over 70% in two years it is now inevitable that this now impacts on Northern Ireland's bus and rail services."
The increase means that an Inner Zone cash fare will now cost £1.30, and an Extended Zone cash fare has been increased to £1.60.
(EF/SP)
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