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The Board of the National Transport Authority is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer The Board of the National Transport Authority is seeking to identify and appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and drive the organisation through continued growth and guide the delivery of the Authority’s mission, vision and core values. The CEO will work closely with the Board of the National Transport Authority,...

Public consultation opens for appeals procedure under the Vehicle Clamping Act

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation on formalising current vehicle clamping appeals procedures under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, where the appeal directly to the clamping operator (required) has been unsuccessful. Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 The regulation of parking controllers and clamping operators is carried out under the Vehicle Clamping...

Dublin City Centre experiences steady growth in public transport passenger numbers post-pandemic

In a report published today by the National Transport Authority (NTA), the Dublin Transportation Office (DTO) and Dublin City Council (DCC), figures show year-on-year passenger growth on public transport post-pandemic, with public transport patronage returning to 95% of their 2019 levels. The Canal Cordon Report The Canal Cordon report, which details the evolving trends in...

June Weekend Events from 27th-30th – public transport options and advice

From June 27th-30th Dublin and the surrounding areas will host several major concerts, festivals, parades, and sporting events. This means an extra 600,000 people will be on the move, in addition to the normal public transport demand. The Transport for Ireland (TFI) public transport network, and commercial operators, will provide transport to and from these...

Planning for summer events

The summer months are a busy period for social events in our cities and nationwide, with many public and commercial transport services in operation to support the increased passenger demand. If you choose to provide your taxi, hackney or limousine services for these events, be sure to check out the event websites and local traffic...

Record-Breaking Public Transport Usage in Ireland for 2023 Amidst Challenges and Improvements

Last year Ireland experienced a significant surge in public transport usage, with a record number of passengers opting for buses, trains, and trams across the nation. In 2023, passenger numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels by more than 5%, a testament to the growing reliance on public transport. This surge, however, presented challenges in maintaining punctuality and...

TFI Local Link Kerry launches new bus service connecting Fenit and Tralee

TFI Local Link Kerry is launching a new bus service, which will improve connectivity between Fenit and Tralee, from Monday the 1st of July 2024. 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...

Combination of summer events set to place pressure on public transport on last weekend of June

Customers advised to: Plan ahead and leave extra time for journeys Book in advance where possible Consider all accommodation and transport options Dublin is set to come alive this month thanks to an impressive range of concerts, festivals and sporting events that are due to take place during June. While these events provide a great...

TFI Local Link Kerry launches new bus service connecting Cé Bhréanainn and Tralee

TFI Local Link Kerry is launching a new bus service, which will improve connectivity between Cé Bhréanainn and Tralee, from Monday the 24th of June 2024. 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...