Showing 811 - 820 of 1110 articles
Massive Jump in Passenger Journey Numbers as Commuters Flock to Public Transport
24m more passengers use sustainable transport in 2019 290 million passenger journeys were provided by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Luas and Go-Ahead Ireland on ‘Transport for Ireland’ Public Service Obligation (PSO) services in 2019. That’s an increase of almost 24m, or 9% compared to 2018. The preliminary full-year figures for each of the...
New Pedestrian & Cyclist Twin Bridge opens on Dublin’s North Wall Quay
Friday, 20th December, 2019 at 11 a.m. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul Mc Auliffe, will officially open a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Royal Canal on North Wall Quay in Dublin’s Docklands at a ceremony today. This eagerly awaited bridge will improve the experience of pedestrians and cyclists using the Liffey Campshires. The bridge...
New Kilkenny City Bus Services to Commence on 18 December
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that two new urban-style bus routes will begin serving the city on Wednesday, 18 December. Routes KK1 and KK2 will be operated by City Direct, as part of the Transport for Ireland public transport network. The two-route city network consisting of 64 stops is fully funded by the...
NTA Announces Improved Services on PSO Bus Routes from Sunday
24-hour services in Dublin among the changes Commuters in parts of Dublin and Galway will see significant improvements on some of their busiest bus routes from Sunday, NTA has announced. These Public Service Obligation (PSO) services are operated for NTA as part of the Transport for Ireland public transport network. In Dublin, both the Dublin...
SPSV Newsletter – Issue 46
The November edition of the SPSV Newsletter (Issue 46) is now available.
New Swords to Ashbourne Bus Route Commences Today
A new bus route linking Swords to Ashbourne commences service today, Sunday November 24th. The new Route 197 will be operated for the National Transport Authority by Go-Ahead Ireland as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) subsidised public transport network. The 197 will operate 17 daily return services on Monday to Saturday and 14...
Public Transport on the Way to Becoming ‘JAM Card-friendly’
The National Transport Authority today announced the introduction of the JAM Card on all public transportation platforms. The JAM Card is a social innovation from NOW Group, an organisation based in Belfast, which allows people with a learning disability or a communication barrier to indicate easily and discreetly that they might need ‘Just A Minute’...
JAM Card allows people with a communication barrier tell others they need ‘Just A Minute’
JAM Card allows people with a communication barrier tell others they need ‘Just A Minute’ discreetly and easily. There are 3 message options to choose from: 1) Please be patient, I have autism 2) Please be patient, I have a learning disability/difficulty 3) Please be patient, I have a condition For...
Introductory Statement from Anne Graham, Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Authority on Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 and National Cycling Policy
Chairperson and members of the committee, thank you for the invitation to attend. I understand that the Committee wishes to focus upon Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 and national cycling policy. To assist me in dealing with your subsequent questions I am joined by Hugh Creegan, Deputy CEO with the Authority. National...