Translink chief says £3 billion needed for public transport over the next ten years.

Oct 15, 2019, 10:17 AM

Translink has said it needs £3 billion over the next 10 years to pursue a zero emissions agenda after being underfunded for decades. Last year the company reported a 3% rise in journeys to 84.5 million across bus and rail services and in its first year, the Glider had 10 million passenger journeys. Should more public money be invested in rail and bus services? Stephen got the views of commentators Newton Emerson and Frank Shivers.