Do weekly passes last 7 days from time of issue?

Intifada

I know this sounds like a silly question but I'd like to confirm how long weekly/monthly passes last in order to work out if it's good value to purchase one now or should I wait until the start of the week.

Stheno

It's from the date of issue, so if you buy one today it's valid until Sunday night

hfallada

For bus, DART or Luas? As far as I know Dublin Bus its 7 non-consecutive days. So it doesnt matter when you start

Intifada

Thanks. I've worked it out and it would actually cost me more to buy a weekly pass than to pay every journey. I would imagine the same is true for most people who take one bus to and from work. I'd be surprised, if it wasn't Bus Eireann we're talking about!

Stheno

Intifada wrote: »

Thanks. I've worked it out and it would actually cost me more to buy a weekly pass than to pay every journey. I would imagine the same is true for most people who take one bus to and from work. I'd be surprised, if it wasn't Bus Eireann we're talking about!

How many days do you need to travel on?

I used commute with Bus Eireann and they did a ten journey ticket which was the cheapest option

Intifada

Stheno wrote: »

How many days do you need to travel on?

I used commute with Bus Eireann and they did a ten journey ticket which was the cheapest option

Mon-Fri

Currently I am getting one bus in and a lift back. There is an alternative, easier route that takes 2 buses in and I figured I'd take it if I had a pass.

A weekly ticket costs €20.20 but I'm currently only spending €9.50, or would be spending €19 if I took the 2 bus option.

Stheno

Intifada wrote: »

Mon-Fri

Currently I am getting one bus in and a lift back. There is an alternative, easier route that takes 2 buses in and I figured I'd take it if I had a pass.

A weekly ticket costs €20.20 but I'm currently only spending €9.50, or would be spending €19 if I took the 2 bus option.

Wow that's mad

Intifada

Isn't it? I guess in the winter (if we ever have a discernible change in seasons..) I will be forced to take 2 buses in as it's less chance of being soaked (stood in the rain for 20 minutes today as the driver was somehow 10 mins late despite it only being the second or third stop on the route). I wouldn't mind paying an extra 30c as I would probably use it on the weekend the odd time, although there's also the risk of losing it!

I presume monthly passes are 30 days?

Stheno

Intifada wrote: »

Isn't it? I guess in the winter (if we ever have a discernible change in seasons..) I will be forced to take 2 buses in as it's less chance of being soaked (stood in the rain for 20 minutes today as the driver was somehow 10 mins late despite it only being the second or third stop on the route). I wouldn't mind paying an extra 30c as I would probably use it on the weekend the odd time, although there's also the risk of losing it!

I presume monthly passes are 30 days?

No monthly passes (for Dublin Bus anyway) are for the relevant calendar month, so however many days are in that month.

Dunno do Bus Eireann do them

Intifada

They do ya, Galway monthly is €65.50. If they're for the relevant calendar month that means you would want to be getting one on the 1st, yeah?

Monthly pass does actually seem to offer some value for money in fairness. Have to wonder what they are thinking with that weekly one though. You would think most people wanting a pass are commuting 5 days a week.

Stheno

Intifada wrote: »

They do ya, Galway monthly is €65.50. If they're for the relevant calendar month that means you would want to be getting one on the 1st, yeah?

Monthly pass does actually seem to offer some value for money in fairness. Have to wonder what they are thinking with that weekly one though. You would think most people wanting a pass are commuting 5 days a week.

Yeah for best value buy it on/before the first so you get the most use out of it

LXFlyer

Bear in mind that a weekly ticket gives you 7 days usage - you can use the ticket on the days off as well - that's where you get a saving.

Plus if your employer offers the Taxsaver scheme, you can get monthly/annual passes and save up to 52% of the cost of the ticket in tax, PRSI and USC. Full info at www.taxsaver.ie

Victor

Intifada wrote: »

I know this sounds like a silly question but I'd like to confirm how long weekly/monthly passes last in order to work out if it's good value to purchase one now or should I wait until the start of the week.

As mentioned, it somewhat depends on the operator and the individual ticket. If you let us know what type of trips you make, we might be able to offer other suggestions.

komal

Hi, my dublin student 30 days pass was drenched in water, then I had to soak it with a hair dryer, I'm worried now if it will still work as there is a lot of days still left in it. Please help.

Mrs OBumble

Intifada wrote: »

You would think most people wanting a pass are commuting 5 days a week.

In fairness, most people commuting are using the bus both ways, and in the course of seven days would do one extra journey somewhere along the way - and it's that one extra that makes it worthwhile.

You've got me curious now about where in Galway it's quicker to catch two buses rather than one. I would have thought that having to change adds an extra element of risk re lateness etc that would make it slower on average.

Any chance of getting a TaxSaver ticket thru your employer? That really tips the balance toward monthly tix. I pay just over E1 per day for unlimited trips, and get very good use out of it.

Intifada

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

In fairness, most people commuting are using the bus both ways, and in the course of seven days would do one extra journey somewhere along the way - and it's that one extra that makes it worthwhile.

Yeah I see your point, to be honest I probably would find myself making a trip into town on the weekend, although I'd probably go out of my way to get the bus just to make the saving I just expected the discount to be a bit more significant and not rely on an impromptu weekend journey.

You've got me curious now about where in Galway it's quicker to catch two buses rather than one. I would have thought that having to change adds an extra element of risk re lateness etc that would make it slower on average.

Newcastle to Ballybrit Business Park. I can either walk 15 mins to catch the 405, which is basically always late, and then walk 10 mins after getting off (takes over an hour in total) or I can get the 404 into town then the factory bus, takes around 40 mins in total and involves a lot less walking & waiting in the rain!

Any chance of getting a TaxSaver ticket thru your employer? That really tips the balance toward monthly tix. I pay just over E1 per day for unlimited trips, and get very good use out of it.

I'm on Jobbridge unfortunately. Have to pay full price to get too and from my unpaid job :rolleyes: