Minister defends Translink fares freeze despite possibility of cuts to services
The Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has defended the decision to freeze Translink fares in Northern Ireland, despite potential cuts to public transport services. She emphasized that raising fares during a time of financial strain for citizens would be more detrimental. Critics argue that the fare freeze could lead to reduced services, impacting communities across the region.
- ▪Minister Liz Kimmins defended freezing bus and train fares despite warnings of potential service cuts.
- ▪Translink is exploring cuts to services to save £10 million, which could affect Metro, Ulsterbus, and NI Railways.
- ▪Critics, including DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, argue that fare freezes will lead to reduced services vital for community connectivity.
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Minister defends Translink fares freeze despite possibility of cuts to services5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRoss McKeeBBC News NIPA MediaCuts to services across Metro, Ulsterbus and NI Railways are being explored under Translink's proposalsThe Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has defended freezing bus and train fares across Northern Ireland, despite warnings from Translink that it could reduce public transport services and discounts.Cuts to services across Metro, Ulsterbus and NI Railways are being explored under the proposals, with the company trying to make savings of £10m.Translink is publicly owned but operates at arm's length from Stormont's Department for Infrastructure (DfI).Despite proposals to cut services, Kimmins said on Sunday that her decision last month…
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