Dublin
Ireland ยท National Transport Authority (NTA) / Transport for Ireland (TFI)
Dublin has solid fare integration via the TFI Leap Card and TFI 90-minute flat fare, but lags on contactless EMV (not arriving until 2028), physical interchange quality (cross-street walks, disconnected rail termini), and timed connections. Strong central planning by NTA/TFI is undermined by fragmented operator delivery, weak MaaS integration and a multi-app digital ecosystem.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Interchange design forces passengers across busy streets rather than enabling direct transfers, compounded by inconsistent signage that sometimes directs users to alternative stops instead of guiding efficient mode connections.
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- Signage4/10
- Mode distance4/10
- Physical experience5/10
The Leap Card enables fare-free transfers across all major transit modes within a 90-minute window, though contactless bank-card payment remains unavailable until 2028 and cash-only options persist on Dublin Bus.
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- Single platform / contactless6/10
- Interchange penalty absence8/10
- Multimodal products7/10
TFI Live offers multi-modal journey planning with real-time data across all main operators, but is poorly rated (2.05/5) with reliability complaints, and the ecosystem is fragmented across multiple separate TFI apps.
Dublin lacks scheduled timed connections between DART and buses despite BusConnects frequency increases, while MaaS integration remains fragmented across bikeshare, scooters, and ride-hail services outside the TFI payment ecosystem.
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- Timed connections3/10
- Off-peak integration6/10
- MaaS reach3/10