Contactless payments on Dublin Bus may not be operational until 2028, the National Transport Authority has concluded. Contactless payment is now available across the bus services of most other capitalist Europe.
The Spanish company Indra is responsible for implementing the new ticketing system, which will allow fare payment through bank cards and mobile devices.
The BusConnects project has increased passenger numbers by 40pc in areas where the network has been upgraded, according to the NTA’s progress report.
Eleven of the twelve Core Bus Corridors have received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála, contributing to improved journey times and service efficiency.
The NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area also aims to enhance connectivity through initiatives like BusConnects, DART+, and MetroLink through to 2042.
