Blanchardstown – Naas (Route 139) overview
In March 2018, The National Transport Authority (NTA) entered into a contract with JJ Kavanagh & Sons Limited for the provision of the public bus service Route 139.
This bus route runs between Blanchardstown and Naas, with stops in:
- Ongar
- Leixlip
- Maynooth
- Rathcoffey
- Clane
- Sallins
This Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract outlines the performance requirements that JJ Kavanagh & Sons Limited must meet in return for the payment of a public subsidy. A proportion of that payment is withheld each month and is only paid if the performance targets are met by JJ Kavanagh & Sons Limited.
Contract and Schedules:
The contract provides for the approval by the Authority of any service changes outlined in Schedule 1 of the Contract.
The performance of JJ Kavanagh & Sons Limited is reviewed by the Authority quarterly.
Performance Reports
JJ Kavanagh & Sons are required to report quarterly on their performance against the targets set out in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts.