Bus Eireann asked to provide answers over ‘substandard service’
Bus Eireann is facing calls to attend an emergency meeting with Donegal County Councillors over the latest in the cancellations debacle. Passengers wishing to travel to Donegal and Fermanagh were left stranded at Dublin Airport last Friday morning with little notice given while a similar incident happened in Donegal…
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for more safety on public transport
The issue of safety on public transport has been raised again in the Dáil. Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the matter with Minister of State for International Transport, Jack Chambers, saying that many people who use public transport, particularly in the evenings, do not feel safe when doing so. Speaking…
Bundoran councillor calls for North West not to be left behind when it comes to enhanced transport services
Bus Eireann is being urged to give further reassurances on making improvements to its services across the North West following the announcement of an enhanced service for the east of the country. The East Coast Commuter Corridor which will run from Sunday will aim to have better services in…
Leitrim Councillor urges families to apply for School Transport Scheme
A Leitrim Councillor has urged families to apply for School Transport Scheme to ensure they don’t miss out on a place for their children. Councillor Brendan Barry said first-time and long-time users can apply for the state backed School Transport Scheme for the 2023/2024 academic year. The closing date for…
Call for additional bus shelters for Bundoran
There are calls for additional bus shelters to be established in Bundoran. It’s understood that the areas in which people are waiting for a bus in the town currently don’t have shelters. Two locations have been earmarked with work ongoing to plan the project further. Meanwhile, Bus Éireann has also…
15 passengers safely evacuated prior to Bus catching fire in Letterkenny
An investigation is underway into the cause of a major bus fire in Letterkenny last night. The Bus Eireann Expressway bus was evacuated before the fire took hold and there are no reports of any injuries. The vehicle caught fire at the Dry Arch roundabout on the outskirts of…
Donegal Councillor calls for better communuication between Bus Éireann and local councils
There needs be better communication between local transport services and county councils, according to a Donegal County Councillor. This comes after the bus from Derry to Galway on Monday morning was delayed by 45 minutes due to roadworks, leaving passengers in the North West stranded. Speaking to Ocean…