A2000, I see your point in regards to the Travel Passes, however I think if some abuses something that is given to them for free and paid for my taxpayers like myself then this should be taken away. The problem with things given out ofr free is that people dont appreciate things as much as when you have to pay for it or work hard to get it.

The travel passes should be limited to those who really need it and for those over 65 who have worked very hard and experienced alot of hardships. Those who abuse the scheme should not be allowed. This would reduce alot of abuse towards the system and make the bus Stops and shelters a bit safer. However I think we need to change our legal system big time so those who have done wrong are punished (and if they have not learned after the third time then severely punished). The garda can only do some much with the resources they have, its the courts and prison systems that let us all down.

In regards to fare dogding as i poined out earlier a Transport Garda Force would stamp this regular practice out right away so every one would be paying their correct fare - tho the fare structure should be simplified, but thats another discussion.