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Shauna Corr

The Earth's Corr: Public transport fares should be cut - not hiked - if we really want people out of their cars

I understand the price of just about everything is going up - but when many countries across Europe are doing everything in their power to encourage more people onto public transport by cutting fares - Northern Ireland’s price hike is a disgrace.

What’s even worse is the fact this is a measure decided by Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris, who no-one here voted for.

Needless to say the 7% rise in bus, rail and Glider fares, when the Conservative government is fending off any request for wage increases anywhere in that vicinity shows just how little they care about the cost of living crisis or climate crisis.

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