Transport Commuter groups say ‘ghost buses’ damage trust in public transportGroups warn issues recruiting drivers could delay the rollout of the BusConnects project across Ireland and raise several other issues in new letter
Transport Uber lobbies Varadkar over comments around easing regulationsTánaiste pointed to other jurisdictions where services like Uber and Lyft operate alongside taxis and public transport, and said companies could help address these shortages
NTA seeks new Dublin bus depots ahead of electric changeoverThe transport authority recently moved to purchase 120 fully electric double-decker buses
NTA hits brakes on developer’s transport plans The site forms part of the Poolbeg West SDZ which has capacity to deliver 3,800 new homes
Metrolink planning application to be lodged this yearNational Transport Authority says state has not proposed any change to timeline of controversial rail project
Up to 10% of public transport staff absent due to Omicron waveOperators experiencing higher levels of absences in recent days have had to cancel a number of services at short notice
Bus Éireann paying significantly more to run hydrogen buses Hybrid and diesel vehicles cheaper to fuel than hydrogen-powered vehicles in pilot programme
Half-price travel for people aged 19-23 to cost €33 million annuallyIt was originally anticipated the scheme would cost €25 million per year
Taxi drivers demand promised fare hike to offset record fuel costsThe National Transport Authority granted the increase over two years ago, but it was delayed due to the pandemic
NTA moves to fill 90 active transport roles by year’s end New hires will help local authorities build cycling and walking infrastructure
