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NTA Publishes Fares Plan

80% of fares remain unchanged €2 TFI-90 fare to continue Reduced monthly tickets for commuters TFI 90 Minute Fare Most of the discounted Leap fares introduced in 2022, including the €2 TFI 90-minute fare in Dublin, are to remain in place, according to the National Transport Authority (NTA) Fares Determination for Public Service Obligation (PSO)...

TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal launches bus service from Enfield to Navan

TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal is launching bus services from Enfield to Navan, from Monday the 29th of January. Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of...

TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin enhances bus service from Naas to Carlow

TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin is enhancing bus services from Naas to Carlow, from Monday the 29th of January. Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the...

Record highs for public transport passenger numbers in 2023

The number of passengers using Ireland’s public transport network during 2023 has returned to record highs, according to preliminary figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA) today. More than 308 million passenger journeys in 2023 Over 308 million passenger journeys were provided by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI...

Visit of the Chinese Premier, H.E. Mr. Li Qiang to Ireland 16th/ 17th January 2024.

The Chinese Premier, H.E. Mr. Li Qiang will visit Ireland on the 16th & 17th January 2024.  The visit will be concentrated in the Dublin area including the Phoenix Park and Dublin South City Centre.  In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any...

Extended Young Adult Card Fare Now Live So 24 and 25 Year Olds Can Travel Half Price

The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today announced that extended fare discounts for young adults are now live so that 24 and 25 year olds can also avail of 50% fares on public transport. Young Adult Leap Card for those aged 18-25 This latest expansion means that those aged between 18 and 25 years and...

Planning approval for Second BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Scheme for Dublin

The Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have today received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála, for the Clongriffin to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. BusConnects Dublin Programme This follows recent planning approval for the first Core Bus Corridor Scheme from Liffey Valley to City Centre, with both Schemes...

WAV24 sees unprecedented numbers on opening day – Updated Response Timelines

NTA is delighted with the unprecedented response to WAV24, with over 1300 application numbers received on day 1, far exceeding previous years. This very positive response means that application numbers have already met the 2024 funds available. NTA is making best efforts to validate all applications received and assess them in line with the application...

Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2024

NTA is pleased to confirm that the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2024 will open for applications on the 2nd January 2024 at 9.00am.  As in previous years, applications can be made online.  Further details on how to apply as well as the conditions of the scheme are available here. Applicants to the WAV23 Grant Scheme...