InfrastructureNotableSingle-source
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Ireland raises public transport fares 15% despite criticism
The JournalLO·IE·about 12 hours ago
Letec's general administrator announced a ticket price increase for the Walloon transport network, citing the need to fund expanded coverage as desired by the regional government. The administrator rejected free transport as an ineffective incentive to shift drivers from cars. The move signals a policy shift toward cost-recovery and network growth, though the magnitude and timing of the increase remain unspecified.