Would free public transport lead to minimal change in car usage?
b"Free public transport would result in just a 1 per cent reduction in car travel \\u2013 that's according to a report released by the National Transport Authority. \\n\\nIt comes as Transport Minister Eamon Ryan ruled out the move saying it would 'increase the level of unnecessary trips' \\n\\nTo discuss further we heard from Brian Caulfield Associate Professor School of Engineering at Trinity College."