Sligo councillor urges National Transport Authority to consider extending the life span of taxi vehicles
A Sligo councillor is warning that moves to force taxi cars over the age of ten years will have a negative impact on rural Ireland. Sligo councillor Paul Taylor has made the claims adding that the level of public transport in many areas is far from adequate. It’s…
Green Party rep concerned at funding amounts being spent on walking and cycling projects
It’s been revealed that more than 50% of funding made available in 2021 to Donegal for walking and cycling infrastructure was not spent. Figures released by the National Transport Authority shows that Donegal was allocated over €5,311,000 for walking and cycling projects in 2021. However, according to figures…
More incentives needed to encourage taxi drivers to work on weekend nights
A Sligo taxi provider is warning that more incentives are needed to encourage drivers to work busy weekend evenings. It’s after a survey this week by the National Transport Authority found that less than 30% of drivers were undertaking shifts at night time. It’s hoped that a new…
New Coolaney to Sligo bus route proposed
A new bus route is being proposed in Co. Sligo following the National Transport Authority suggesting an increase of 25% in rural bus services. Fine Gael Councillor, Dara Mulvey, says It’s being proposed is to amalgamate NTA routes 474 and 475 to create a new bus run that will travel…
Sligo Councillors meet with National Transport Authority
A Sligo Councillor has expressed confidence that an improved public transport service will be provided in Sligo Town and County. A delegation of Sligo Councillors met virtually yesterday with the National Transport Authority to discuss the issue. Local residents had sought the provision of additional bus stops, facilities…
Sligo Councillors to meet with NTA on Monday
A delegation of Sligo Councillors are set to meet with the National Transport Authority on Monday next to discuss the bus service in Sligo town and county. The meeting will take place virtually. For some time, a number of councillors have been raising issues in relation to bus…
Bus shelters to be installed across Sligo
Bus shelters will be installed across Sligo as part of a dedicated National Transport Authority programme for 2020. That’s according to Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon who has had confirmation from the NTA for the consideration of bus shelters to be rolled out across Sligo in the coming months.…