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Translink have announced that they are raising most fares on Metro, NI Railways and Ulsterbus from Monday 3 June 2024.
One area where fares are not being raised is Cross Border coach and rail services. For other services the majority of passengers will see their fares increase by 6% on bus and 10% on rail.
Translink is encouraging customers to use the range of everyday value, discounted tickets and promotional fares available. Passengers are also encouraged to use contactless, mLink and multi-journey products to get a good deal. 25% discount will also continue to be available on travel after 9.30am on rail and Ulsterbus local services. iLink cards also offer unlimited travel for various zones across the bus and train network.
Ian Campbell, Translink Director of Operations also highlighted discounts for young people “We are also maintaining the 50% discount along with free access to the yLink card for all 16 to 23 year olds. With over 60% more yLink journeys made over the last year, this special deal is helping many more young people to travel on bus and rail services, and make their money go further.
“We have also taken the opportunity to simplify Smartlink fares for Metro/Glider making it easier for our customers. Using Smartlink passengers will simply pay a £2 fare for any standard adult journey, saving for most people, over 10% compared to paying cash. The dayLink, mLink and contactless day tickets, will also move to £4.00 for all day travel.
“We remain confident that bus and train travel is still the most attractive and cost-effective travel choice especially when compared to increasing private motoring costs.
“Combined with the many wider health and wellbeing benefits of sustainable travel, it’s also an easy way we can all do our bit for the climate crisis and improve air quality for a better-connected society for all”, Ian concluded.
Passengers can find out more about the best ticket for their travel needs at www.translink.co.uk
