The number of stages travelled is calculated by deducting the boarding stage number from the alighting stage number Passengers boarding between stage points pay the appropriate fare from the preceding stage point.
Passengers alighting between stage points pay the appropriate fare to the next stage point.
All route stages are listed under the timetables . The staged fare system above does not apply on some routes in outer suburban areas . The Autofare exact fare system is in operation on the majority of Dublin Bus services. This new system is in operation in order to eliminate cash handling by the driver. It is hoped that this will help to reduce the number of assaults on drivers which are motivated by robbery.