Dublin Leap Card commuters can bring a 'plus one' on buses and this Luas for free this upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.
The National Transport Authority announced the “unique promotion” for Leap Card users which will entitle them to bring someone on-board any eligible Transport for Ireland train, tram, and bus services for free. Leap Card customers can pay for their journey as normal, and then bring someone along for free.
The promotion will be valid between 00:01 on Saturday 4th and 23:59 on Monday 6th February. and the full list of services that can be used can be found on the TFI website. NTA chief Anne Graham said: “This February Bank Holiday weekend I invite people to experience how their TFI network of trains, trams and buses has improved and expanded, while offering a greener, more connected public transport system.
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"The NTA has set an ambitious target to increase public transport services across Ireland to help connect the nation, while also placing a strong emphasis on reducing public transport emissions. The Leap +1 initiative provides the opportunity for people to come together this Bank Holiday weekend to meet up with friends and family while using public transport which is a more sustainable choice.”
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan added: “Public Transport customers across Ireland are responding positively to our improved and expanded services on the network with passenger numbers, now back to pre-Covid levels.
“Ireland is one of the few European countries where public transport has bounced back in such a strong way. This Leap +1 means that even more people can experience what our public transport system has to offer. It’s an initiative that’s good for friends and family and that’s good for our environment, as we enjoy this first February Bank Holiday.”
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