Translink Fares to Rise by 5%

Translink are set to increase train and bus fares from Monday 25th August 2008. On average Metro will increase by 6.4%, Ulsterbus by 5% and N I Railways by 4.2%. This is the second rise to be announced this year, with rising global oil prices to blame. Translink will pay £9m more this year in fuel costs than in 2007, and the burden of this extra expense can not be asorbed by the company, as it is financially unviable to do so, and must be passed on to the passengers.

A full list of the price revisions can be found on the Translink website.

Whilst the news is unwelcome to those using public transport, it still offers the best value for money, and is one of the fastest ways to travel during peak hour commuting, not to mention an environmentally friendly choice too.

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