Dublin bus fares are to be made cashless as part of a new plan to reduce travel times across the city.
Around 70% of all bus journeys in Dublin are paid through Leap cards.
Now according to the Herald, the National Transport Authority wants to follow the example of London by eliminating the use of cash which can regularly result in delays as drivers take coins and issue tickets.
The plan is to get all commuters using Leap cards or a new account-based ticketing system. Those who insist on using cash could expect to pay higher fares. It's also considering allowing passengers to buy a ticket at a shop.
The changes are expected to take place over the next 3 to 5 years.
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan says changing the fare structure could have an immediate effect. "One of the ways to speed up journeys and to stop people fumbling in their pockets for change is to streamline fares and charge one, two or three euro - depending on how far is being traveled".
