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| Translink face fare hike pressure | Translink face fare hike pressure |
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| Translink is coming under pressure to retract an announcement on the revision of bus and rail fares and consult consumers about increases of up to 10%. | Translink is coming under pressure to retract an announcement on the revision of bus and rail fares and consult consumers about increases of up to 10%. |
| The company published details of fare revisions in local papers on Thursday. | The company published details of fare revisions in local papers on Thursday. |
| The Consumer Council said it had not been consulted on increases which will see cross-border bus and rail fares rise by an average of 10% from 4 May. | The Consumer Council said it had not been consulted on increases which will see cross-border bus and rail fares rise by an average of 10% from 4 May. |
| Ulsterbus and Goldline fares face an average 2% increase, while NI Railways fares will go up by an average of 3%. | Ulsterbus and Goldline fares face an average 2% increase, while NI Railways fares will go up by an average of 3%. |
| Translink has issued a statement saying: "Discussions are ongoing regarding the revision of Translink fares." | |
| Informed | Informed |
| The Consumer Council said Translink had informed them of the increases but "meaningful consultation" had not taken place. | The Consumer Council said Translink had informed them of the increases but "meaningful consultation" had not taken place. |
| A spokesperson said they were trying to get assurances from Translink and had asked the firm to defer its announcement. | A spokesperson said they were trying to get assurances from Translink and had asked the firm to defer its announcement. |
| A Department for Regional Development spokesperson said Transport Minister Conor Murphy aimed to "ensure that fare increases are kept to the absolute minimum while recognising the costs which Translink face in providing their services". | |
| The department said Mr Murphy wanted to hold further talks with the Consumer Council "before any proposals are finalised and implemented". | |
| The government-owned company announced in newspaper advertisements that Enterprise cross-border rail tickets will cost 10% more, while coach journeys are set to go up by 13%. | The government-owned company announced in newspaper advertisements that Enterprise cross-border rail tickets will cost 10% more, while coach journeys are set to go up by 13%. |
| It said NI Railways fares will also be increased by an average of 3%, while Ulsterbus and Goldline fares will go up by 2%. | It said NI Railways fares will also be increased by an average of 3%, while Ulsterbus and Goldline fares will go up by 2%. |
| Metro cash fares are to go up by 10p per journey, but Metro Smartlink multi-journeys are to remain the same, the transport firm said. | Metro cash fares are to go up by 10p per journey, but Metro Smartlink multi-journeys are to remain the same, the transport firm said. |