Debate contribution: Public Transport Fares

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 2 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 2 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Public Transport Fares
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4981024

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Minister, your party colleague Dr Caoimhe Archibald, as Finance Minister, stated that fare hikes had been earmarked as a means of getting more income into Executive coffers this year. Does the Minister agree that, given the need to make public transport more attractive — more convenient and more affordable — that is the wrong direction of travel?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1351/22-27.

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