This week, East Coast FM looked at public transportation
Did you know…
- Public transportation comes in many forms, including bussing, biking, and walking
- Access to busses and walkable areas provides people who are unable to drive with various transportation options
- Having access to various forms of public transportation allows you to choose the most efficient method of commuting
- There are many mobile phone applications catered to plan trips using Ireland’s public transportation routes
What are the benefits of public transportation?
- Public transportation is cheaper than travel by personal car due to the rising cost of petrol and could save you around €2,000 per year, according to Bus Éireann
- Air pollution is reduced because less petrol from fewer cars is being burned
- Active travel, like biking and walking, allows for transportation on your own time
How can I use public transportation?
- Transport For Ireland has LEAP pre-paid travel cards for easy tap-on payment
- LEAP cards can be used on Dublin Bus, the DART, Bus Éireann, and more
- Search TFI phone applications for routes, tickets, and more on your mobile phone
- Bike share applications, like Bleeper Bikes, make it easy to rent public bikes from your mobile phone
Here’s a few websites if you want to know more
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/ – Transport For Ireland
- https://www.nationaltransport.ie/tfi-smarter-travel/ – TFI Smarter Travel
https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/transportation/active-travel/about-active-travel/benefits-active-travel – Dublin City Council Benefits of Active Travel
