KENNY URGES FAMILIES TO MAKE USE OF FREE LUAS FOR KIDS OVER EASTER HOLIDAYS

Posted on March 20, 2013 4:58 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Seán Kenny, the Dublin Bay North Labour TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, has encouraged families to make use of the Luas on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays until the end of April, when children can travel for free.

"This is an excellent initiative that encourages greater use of public transport. Children are able to travel free of charge on the Luas at weekends during the months of March and April 2013. Two children may travel free of charge on either of the two Luas lines with each adult who has a valid Luas adult ticket."

"This is one of a range of new fare initiatives which the National Transport Authority and the transport operators will be bringing to the travelling public over 2013. It is a significant initiative and is being introduced this year for the first time. Luas carried a record 29.4 million passengers in 2012 and it is hoped that this free offer will encourage even more customers onto one of Europe's most successful light rail systems."

"It is expected that many thousands of parents will avail of this free offer to explore the delights of the city, many of which are also free. The offer will be available to the throngs of extra visitors who will be here for 'The Gathering'. The offer will also cover the Easter holidays where parents will be able to avail of all that the city has to offer with the bonus of free Luas travel for children."

"The offer covers both Luas lines and is available on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays and represents really good value for families. With the Gathering Ireland 2013 already underway, it's also likely to be popular with tourists and I will be encouraging the tourism authorities to promote it with visitors. The offer will apply to anyone travelling with both regular tickets and Leap cards."