Written answers
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Public Transport
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delays in providing contact digital payments for Dublin Bus, the Luas, the Dart and Irish Rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3149/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The NTA's Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) Project is an upgraded ticketing system to facilitate a variety of payment methods, including through mobile phones, thus reducing delays at bus stops associated with cash payment. It is to be complemented by an integrated and simplified fare structure. Fundamental to the vision for NGT is to transition to an ‘Account Based Ticketing’ scheme incorporating mobile and card-based payments.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is in the process of reviewing tenders received for the provision of Next-Generation Ticketing and it is expected that a Final Business Case for the project will be complete this year.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing and technology projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of a new contactless payment system for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3147/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The NTA's Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) Project is an upgraded ticketing system to facilitate a variety of payment methods, including through mobile phones, thus reducing delays at bus stops associated with cash payment. It is to be complemented by an integrated and simplified fare structure. Fundamental to the vision for NGT is to transition to an ‘Account Based Ticketing’ scheme incorporating mobile and card-based payments.
The final budget for NGT will not be set until after the completion of tendering and procurement, and completion of a Business Case, expected this year.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing and technology projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delays in rolling out a contactless payment system for public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3148/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The NTA's Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) Project is an upgraded ticketing system to facilitate a variety of payment methods, including through mobile phones, thus reducing delays at bus stops associated with cash payment. It is to be complemented by an integrated and simplified fare structure. Fundamental to the vision for NGT is to transition to an ‘Account Based Ticketing’ scheme incorporating mobile and card-based payments.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been in the process of reviewing tenders received for the provision of Next Generation Ticketing and it is expected that a Final Business Case for the project will be complete later this year.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing and technology projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
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