What kind of bus ticket is suitable?

jiji20

I take 3 bus stops to go to work.I pay 1.2euro for one way and 1.2euro for return. that means altogether in one month, It cost 2.4*22 = 52euro. I checked out the monthly ticket, the cheapest one is 100euro for unlimited. Obviously this monthly ticket does not suit for my cost (52euro per month). If I pay everytime I get on the bus, I need to prepare coins otherwise I need to go to bus station in the city centre to get the change back. it is quite bothersome. Is there any speical bus ticket to handle this?

AlekSmart

Off the toppa me head,I'd suggest getting a Leap Card (Available SOON ) but I'd also like a bit more detail on the commute...?

coylemj

Your best bet will be the Leap card when it's generally available, it probably won't save you any money but it will be more convenient because you won't need cash when boarding a bus as the card will store credit from which the exact price of each ticket will be deducted.

coylemj

AlekSmart wrote: »

Off the toppa me head,I'd suggest getting a Leap Card (Available SOON ) but I'd also like a bit more detail on the commute...?

The OP does no more than 3 stages on his way to/from work so it's an adult fare of €1.20 each way. His fare is too low to make it an economic proposition to use monthly (€100) or Travel90 tickets (€1.90 per journey), Leap is probably the solution for the convinience.

cson

I'd be interested in hearing the answer to this as I'm doing similar myself Mon-Fri. Doesn't pay to buy Student Monthly's as I rarely use it 3 times/day and usually not for more than 3 stages.

It's a 2.3km spin for the 3 stages so really in winter, walking is out of the question.

LXFlyer

No prepaid ticket is available currently to suit this sort of travel.

The LEAP card will provide a cash-free option when it is launched.

Del2005

cson wrote: »

It's a 2.3km spin for the 3 stages so really in winter, walking is out of the question.

Cycle, then if we actually get bad weather use the bus. But what's wrong with walking in the winter?

AlekSmart

Del2005 wrote: »

Cycle, then if we actually get bad weather use the bus. But what's wrong with walking in the winter?

It was the OP's use of the term 3 STOPS which attracted my attention,as this being Dublin,it could indicate a journey of 800 metres !!

I constantly have the terms "Only a couple of Stops" or "Just down the road" given as destinations and which usually morphs into a €1.65 before ya know it,hence my cusiosity regarding the exact journey.

Remember,given our current Fare Stage "System" there can be a significant difference in journey lengths !

cson

Del2005 wrote: »

Cycle, then if we actually get bad weather use the bus. But what's wrong with walking in the winter?

It's an hour of a walk versus 30mins if I bus it for the middle part. I'd rather not freeze my arse off for an hour in the mornings/evenings.

Del2005

cson wrote: »

It's an hour of a walk versus 30mins if I bus it for the middle part.

You'd cycle it in 10 mins and if you took it handy 20, still saving over the bus.

cson wrote: »

I'd rather not freeze my arse off for an hour in the mornings/evenings.

Wear proper clothes, you need more standing at the bus stop then walking.

cson

Del2005 wrote: »

You'd cycle it in 10 mins and if you took it handy 20, still saving over the bus.

1. Don't have a bike currently; can't afford one [and the necessary lock, lights and safety gear] at the moment from a cash flow perspective.

2. My commute is 10mins to bus stop, 10mins journey, 10mins further walk. Lance Armstrong wouldn't do that distance in 10 minutes taking into account traffic and junction signals.

3. Quite frankly I wouldn't be comfortable cycling in this city. That's a personal choice.

Del2005 wrote: »

Wear proper clothes, you need more standing at the bus stop then walking.

Thankfully my nearest stop being route heavy in addition to RTPI means I spend very little time standing at stops.

I don't think you seem to appreciate that its a lifestyle choice for me; I save 30mins per day versus walking [which in winter is 30mins less in the elements] and save myself the stress of cycling due to the fact I just wouldn't be comfortable with it - still exposed to the elements there too.

Thus as one I]and hopefully yourself[/I can see, I've come to the conclusion that it is worth the €2.40 per day to use the bus.

Now trying to steer back on topic from where you've led us; I'm still interested in finding out the effects of the Leap Card on a journey such as mine and the OP's; from a cost perspective I'm relatively happy with it but not having to carry exact change would be beneficial.

Del2005

cson wrote: »

1. Don't have a bike currently; can't afford one [and the necessary lock, lights and safety gear] at the moment from a cash flow perspective.

2. My commute is 10mins to bus stop, 10mins journey, 10mins further walk. Lance Armstrong wouldn't do that distance in 10 minutes taking into account traffic and junction signals.

3. Quite frankly I wouldn't be comfortable cycling in this city. That's a personal choice.



Thankfully my nearest stop being route heavy in addition to RTPI means I spend very little time standing at stops.

I don't think you seem to appreciate that its a lifestyle choice for me; I save 30mins per day versus walking [which in winter is 30mins less in the elements] and save myself the stress of cycling due to the fact I just wouldn't be comfortable with it - still exposed to the elements there too.

Thus as one I]and hopefully yourself[/I can see, I've come to the conclusion that it is worth the €2.40 per day to use the bus.

Fair enough, I though you wanted a cheaper option.

cson wrote: »

Now trying to steer back on topic from where you've led us; I'm still interested in finding out the effects of the Leap Card on a journey such as mine and the OP's; from a cost perspective I'm relatively happy with it but not having to carry exact change would be beneficial.

Well fares are going up next year, so if they've any sense they'll leave the Leap card at the current fares. But this being CIE the only thing I can see the Leap doing for you is not carrying any change.

jiji20

coylemj wrote: »

Your best bet will be the Leap card when it's generally available, it probably won't save you any money but it will be more convenient because you won't need cash when boarding a bus as the card will store credit from which the exact price of each ticket will be deducted.

That leap card is eactly what I am looking for. It is much more convenient and precise. Any one knows how soon is that card available? In ireland, soon can be means one month, one year....

bk

jiji20 wrote: »

That leap card is eactly what I am looking for. It is much more convenient and precise. Any one knows how soon is that card available? In ireland, soon can be means one month, one year....

It is available from today, see the following to order yours:

www.leapcard.ie

They should also start appearing in shops.

the groutch

jiji20 wrote: »

I take 3 bus stops to go to work.I pay 1.2euro for one way and 1.2euro for return. that means altogether in one month, It cost 2.4*22 = 52euro. I checked out the monthly ticket, the cheapest one is 100euro for unlimited. Obviously this monthly ticket does not suit for my cost (52euro per month). If I pay everytime I get on the bus, I need to prepare coins otherwise I need to go to bus station in the city centre to get the change back. it is quite bothersome. Is there any speical bus ticket to handle this?

is the journey not walkable? from my experience 3 stages is about a 20 minute walk max, unless it's somewhere like the N11/Navan Road

AlekSmart

cson wrote: »

I don't think you seem to appreciate that its a lifestyle choice for me; I save 30mins per day versus walking [which in winter is 30mins less in the elements] and save myself the stress of cycling due to the fact I just wouldn't be comfortable with it - still exposed to the elements there too.

Thus as one I]and hopefully yourself[/I can see, I've come to the conclusion that it is worth the €2.40 per day to use the bus.

Now trying to steer back on topic from where you've led us; I'm still interested in finding out the effects of the Leap Card on a journey such as mine and the OP's; from a cost perspective I'm relatively happy with it but not having to carry exact change would be beneficial.

Good on ye Cson...from January 1 2012,your cash fare will be €1.40 each way....IF you choose to use a Leap card that will be €1.25 each way...so although it's 10c dearer than now,it's also 30c cheaper than then...if you get my drift....however in the magic kingdom of Ireland a 10c increase becomes a 30c discount.....sheesh...:P

jiji20

I got the leap card. It is really convenient. Thanks every people's suggestion.