Paying in cash on Dublin Bus could become a thing of the past

Paying onto a Dublin Bus with cash could become a thing of the past according to reports this morning.

With the growth in the number of passengers now using Leap cards, the National Transport Authority is examining the possibility of following in the footsteps of London, where travel times have been reduced after cashless payments on buses were banned.

70% of those who travel on Dublin Bus now use a Leap card, and it has also been reported that those wishing to pay with cash could have to pay a higher fare.

The changes would not come into effect for three to five years.