Is it time to scrap the Free Travel Scheme?

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Is it time to scrap the Free Travel Scheme?

The National Transport Authority has raised concerns over the viability of the Free Travel Scheme on public transport after warning last year that it is underfunded annually by over €42m. The free travel scheme is so important for so many reasons and losing it would be a massive blow to its recipients. Ciara chats to Mervyn Taylor, Executive Director, Sage Advocacy & hears from listeners Photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Is it time to scrap the Free Travel Scheme?