Storm Éowyn has caused unprecedented disruption to public transportation across Ireland, with multiple operators warning of extensive service interruptions and potential long-term impacts. Iarnród Éireann faces significant challenges in resuming train services, with the rail network requiring comprehensive safety assessments following the storm’s destructive path. The company has indicated that both Dart and intercity rail … Read more
In a move set to delight families across the country, the government has announced a significant expansion of free public transport access in Budget 2025. The new measures aim to make travel more affordable and accessible for both young children and seniors. According to The Journal, children aged five to eight will now enjoy free … Read more
A recent analysis from Greenpeace reveals that Dublin is the worst capital city in Europe for buying public transport tickets. The assessment by the climate campaign group compared the cost and ease of ticket purchase for public transportation in 30 major cities. Greenpeace has called for a Europe-wide reduced price ticket to address the climate and … 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
Travel for Ireland’s (TFI) 90 minute fare scheme has started rolling out in Dublin on Sunday. It allows passengers to transfer between Dublin Bus, Luas, and most Dart, commuter train and Go-Ahead Ireland services for just a single fare charge if the transfers are made within 90 minutes of the initial payment. The fare for … Read more
The workers’ organization in Ireland SIPTU is calling the government to reduce the capacity in public transports from 100% amid the growing number of Covid patients in the country. The organization has written to the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan regarding this, pointing out that the full capacity increases the risk of virus transmission to both … Read more
National Transport Authority (NTA) has launched a new plan allowing people to travel across different means of public transport under single fare in Dublin. The ’90 minute fare’ plan will come into effect from November 28th which allows passengers to transfer between Dublin Bus, Luas, and most Dart, commuter train and Go-Ahead Ireland services for … Read more