The upcoming fare increases for public transport are not warranted in Tipperary due to the poor services.
That’s according to a local TD who has highlighted a number of issues with bus and rail services in the county.
Clonmel Deputy Seamus Healy says the Government should be incentivising people in Tipp and across the country to use public transport not pushing them away from it.
He added that the price increase cannot be justified as the service provided is not acceptable.
As well as overcrowding the Independent TD also highlighted the poor infrastructure giving Clonmel railway station as a prime example:
“Clonmel station is a hub for trains and buses. Large numbers wait there for connecting trains and buses and they wait outside the station in all weather, hail, rain and shine, while the station building remains closed. No access whatsoever for services there including toilets or restrooms or waiting areas. I’m told that eventually internal works are going to be done to provide a passenger waiting area, accessible toilets and changing areas and staff facilities, but not until 2028.”
