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Dublin bus monthly tickets

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  • 16-06-2018 11:53am
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    troyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,199 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, 
    Since finishing uni in 2015, I haven't had much reason to use Dublin Bus. I've spent quite a bit of time abroad since then.
    I've just taken a job in Dublin and will be back to using the bus from next week onwards. Ticketing has changed quite a bit in the last three years and I'm trying to  figure out the best monthly option.
    From my understanding, the leap card is capped at 110 Euro a month. The monthly rambler is 160.50 euro. 
    In what universe would any regular commuter pay for the rambler over just standard capping? Am I missing something here? 

    I'll explore the tax saver option when I'm settled in, I'm sure my new employer will have it set up.


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    goingnowhere
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭goingnowhere


    110 euro per month, + extra if travelling on Airlink


    Rambler is 30 days, these do not need to be consecutive days so offer a good option for folks working short weeks and this is also valid on the Airlink services


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    troyzer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,199 ✭✭✭troyzer


    True, there's roughly 20 working days a month which actually makes it 165 euro for 30 working days. It's quite marginal then, if you work a short week then the rambler would be better. But if you ever use the bus when you're not working, the cap seems better. 

    The tax saver is by far the best though, roughly 90 quid or so?


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    G_R
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,025 Mod ✭✭✭✭G_R


    troyzer wrote: »
    The tax saver is by far the best though, roughly 90 quid or so?

    Even cheaper again.

    €683.40pa or €56.95pm if you're on the higher tax bracket

    €951.40pa or €79.28 if you're on the lower tax bracket.


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