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Local Link to attend The National Ploughing Championships 2019
Local Link will be in attendance at the National Ploughing Championships in Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow from 17 – 19 September as part of the Government of Ireland Village. The Government of Ireland will have a significant presence at the NPC this year, with 150 Government Exhibitors in 19 marquees across 13,000 sq. metres....
NTA Announces Plan to Require Commercial Buses to be Fully Accessible
All buses on commercial services could be required to be fully accessible by 2026 under a National Transport Authority (NTA) proposal published today. Proposals contained in the “Consultation on potential changes to the licence conditions for public bus passenger services with regard to accessibility”, if implemented as outlined, would mean that all vehicles would...
Bus Stop Installation Under Way Ahead of New Services in Kilkenny City
Work on the installation of bus stop infrastructure for the new city network is under way in Kilkenny. The works are being undertaken by Kilkenny County Council and funded by the National Transport Authority. Bus stops at a total of 36 locations are being installed along the Route KK1 and Route KK2, and works...
National Maximum Taxi Fare Review 2019
A National Maximum Taxi Fare Review is carried out approximately every two years by NTA to assess any changes in annual taxi operating costs and the market facing the taxi industry. Taxis and wheelchair-accessible taxis (WATs) make up 83 per cent of the total SPSV fleet. There were 17,357 taxis in the fleet at the...
Phoenix Park Closure
The Phoenix Park will be closed on Monday 2nd September from 11pm until 7am on Tuesday 3rd September. This road closure order will be put in place by the OPW and is for security reasons.
NTA Announces Improvement to Bus Services On Roscrea to Portlaoise Route
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced an updated timetable today for the Roscrea to Portlaoise bus service (Route 834), operated by Local Link Laois Offaly, that will bring a permanent enhancement to bus services in the area. The updated timetable will address gaps in service arising from the decision earlier this year by...
Funding Now Available for Provision of Local Hackney Service in Rural Areas
€6,000 funding available to drivers under pilot programme The National Transport Authority (NTA) is making funding available for the provision of localised hackney services in each of the below 15 Local Link areas nationwide. Under a pilot scheme, the NTA is offering grant funding of €6,000 to individual drivers, over twelve months, to operate...
Carriage Office Opening Hours
The Carriage Office in Dublin has advised us of the following: • For renewal applications only a walk in service has resumed. Opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) • For new applications you must email CarriageOffice.DMR@garda.ie • For enquiries on all applications (renewal and new) email CarriageOffice.DMR@garda.ie
Transport for Ireland and Immigrant Council of Ireland launch new anti-racism campaign on public transport
Commuters asked to unite against racism by donating their selfies at Heuston Station A new anti-racism campaign on public transport has been unveiled today featuring commuters from across Ireland who are standing in solidarity against all forms of racism. Hundreds of selfies donated by passengers have been amalgamated to create a large montage representing diversity...