Commuters face higher rail and Dart fares from today following a reduction in State funding for transport services announced by the Government in December.
Dart fares will rise by 6 per cent and 6.7 per cent on Irish Rail commuter services. Commuters using the integrated Leap Card will pay cheaper fares.
The card offers a 9 per cent saving on Dublin Bus fares, up to 17 per cent off on certain Luas tickets, and between 16 and 19 per cent off on single Iarnród Éireann fares.
The latest increase follows this week's 15 per cent increase in the average Dublin Bus cash fare. The lowest adult cash fare is up by 20 cent to €1.40 while the 13 stages fare is up by 35 cent to €2.65.
Luas fares have also increased by 6.3 per cent on average, about 10 cent on single adult and child journeys.