The Leap Card Thread

[Mark Gleeson]

But not available from Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire Port or any official tourist information office.

[markpb]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

But not available from Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire Port or any official tourist information office.

There's a good reason why it's not available from a tourist office in the city centre (protection of revenue from locals) and I guess the number of tourists arriving through both ports is tiny compared to the airport. They'll probably end up doing it but for the three tickets they'll sell, it's probably not worth the hassle.

[Inniskeen]

Ticket should be available everywhere but should only be valid with a non Irish passport, the number of which should be on the ticket.

[haddockman]

Originally Posted by Inniskeen

Ticket should be available everywhere but should only be valid with a non Irish passport, the number of which should be on the ticket.

Flight ticket maybe, but as an Irish passport holder who does not reside in Ireland I would wish to use these tickets on my visits home. There are plenty of Irish passport holders who do not live here and do visit the homeland occasionally.

[markpb]

Originally Posted by Inniskeen

Ticket should be available everywhere but should only be valid with a non Irish passport, the number of which should be on the ticket.

What about tourists from the UK who don't require a passport to get here?

[Mark Gleeson]

They can't refuse to sell you the ticket on the basis of nationality

[Inniskeen]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

They can't refuse to sell you the ticket on the basis of nationality

It is not particularly unusual for tickets to be sold on the basis of country of residence (using passports as the control) - BritRail passes can be purchased by holders of non-UK passports.

Most European cities have one, two and three day tickets, generally available to everybody - this is probably the way the Dublin ticket will evolve. This type of ticket is very convenient for tourists and other visitors as it avoids continually battling with unfamiliar ticket machines and mastering local peculiarities.

[berneyarms]

Originally Posted by Inniskeen

It is not particularly unusual for tickets to be sold on the basis of country of residence (using passports as the control) - BritRail passes can be purchased by holders of non-UK passports.

Most European cities have one, two and three day tickets, generally available to everybody - this is probably the way the Dublin ticket will evolve. This type of ticket is very convenient for tourists and other visitors as it avoids continually battling with unfamiliar ticket machines and mastering local peculiarities.

Local residents can already avail of daily/weekly capping rates.

The number of tickets is being reduced drastically to reflect this.

[haddockman]

Originally Posted by Inniskeen

It is not particularly unusual for tickets to be sold on the basis of country of residence (using passports as the control) - BritRail passes can be purchased by holders of non-UK passports.

Most European cities have one, two and three day tickets, generally available to everybody - this is probably the way the Dublin ticket will evolve. This type of ticket is very convenient for tourists and other visitors as it avoids continually battling with unfamiliar ticket machines and mastering local peculiarities.

How does a passport show the country of residence? As I said earlier plenty of Irish passport holders are not resident in Ireland and are thus resident elsewhere.

I think your idea is flawed.

[haddockman]

There is nothing to stop the locals from travelling to the airport to stock up on the cards. I assume they will sell them to anyone?

[berneyarms]

Originally Posted by haddockman

There is nothing to stop the locals from travelling to the airport to stock up on the cards. I assume they will sell them to anyone?

Do you seriously think people are going to trek out to the airport in large numbers just to buy a transport ticket?

[Traincustomer]

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

But not available from Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire Port or any official tourist information office.

I share this view that it should be available to ferry foot passengers entering the country via the two Dublin Bay ports.