Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will travel overseas this autumn to recruit drivers as they struggle to meet staffing demands ahead of the BusConnects programme launch early next year. Chief executive Stephen Kent told the Oireachtas Transport Committee that recruitment has become a critical priority, with Cork facing the most immediate challenge. The city is … Read more
According to The Irish Examiner, Dublin Bus has provided a comprehensive breakdown of its additional Nitelink services for the Christmas period. The special late-night bus routes will operate on the following specific dates: First Weekend Block: Thursday, December 12th Friday, December 13th Saturday, December 14th Pre-Christmas Weekend Block: Thursday, December 19th Friday, December 20th Saturday, … Read more
Dublin Bus has launched a bold new initiative to combat rising anti-social behavior on its routes. Starting today, security guards will be patrolling buses across the capital in a 20-week pilot scheme. Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann revealed the alarming increase in incidents that sparked this action. “Before the pandemic, we had about 500 incidents … Read more
Dublin Bus and other public transport operators in Ireland were slapped with a total of €17.9 million in penalties last year for failing to meet performance standards, according to a new report from the National Transport Authority (NTA). According to The Journal, Dublin Bus bore the brunt of these fines, accounting for more than half … Read more
Dublin Bus is stepping up to ease the inconvenience caused by planned Dart closures this weekend. With upgrades to the Dart line from Grand Canal Dock to Bray in progress, southside Dart services and Dublin to Rosslare rail services will be affected from Saturday to Monday. To meet the increased demand, Dublin Bus announced additional … Read more
Dublin Bus is expected to apologise today for recent service problems, blaming them on “network expansion” that put pressure on already-existing services. Billy Hann, the company’s new chief executive, will inform the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee that “our services have occasionally fallen below our own high standards.” Hann, who took over as CEO 13 days … Read more
Driver shortages and IT problems have been blamed for “phantom” or “disappearing” buses in Dublin. On Tuesday morning, the two largest bus companies in the city will address lawmakers to discuss recent service problems. Real-time passenger information issues and phantom buses that leave passengers stranded at stops have been a growing complaint among Dublin commuters. … Read more
Dublin Bus is hiring clerical officers in all areas of the business. The largest public transport provider in Ireland is offering a starting salary of €23,626.93 per annum. They are looking for candidates with the following minimum requirements: Third-level qualification in any business area is desirable Good knowledge/experience of Microsoft Package (Word; Excel; PowerPoint) Ability to record, analyze … Read more
Dublin Bus is looking to hire full-time drivers in the capital. The public transport provider is offering the wages of €632.05 per week (4-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium), increasing to €859.62 (5-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium). They are looking for candidates with the following minimum requirements: B Licence Applicants A valid driving … Read more
The state owned transport service Dublin Bus is looking to train current B, C and D licence holders to become professional bus drivers. The appointed drivers will get an annual salary up to €42,420, the Dublin Bus said. Salaries begin at €632.05 per week (4-day week inclusive of shift and Sunday premium), increasing to €859.62 … Read more