Public Transport Disruption in Northern Ireland
Those relying on public transport in Northern Ireland will have to find another way to commute today. There are no Translink bus, glider, or train services, as workers strike in a row over pay. It started at midnight and is lasting for 24 hours, with the Northern Ireland…
New report highlights public transport trends in Sligo and Leitrim
A new report has revealed some travel trends in Sligo and Leitrim. The Western Development Commission focused on Ballymote, Collooney, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Manorhamilton in a bid to get a better understanding of the mobility needs of people living there. The data shows that Manorhamilton and Collooney are among the…
More investment in public transport would have huge benefits for North West – Fallon
A Leitrim Cllr has reiterated that better public transport would entice more people to live in rural parts of the North West. It comes as Sinn Fein are set to bring a motion before the Dail later, calling for more investment in public transport. It also calls for…
Sligo Councillor warns that antisocial behaviour is preventing people from using public transport
A Sligo Councillor says passengers that regularly use public transport are fearful for their safety. The Garda commissioner, Drew Harris yesterday rejected calls to establish Garda transport unit, despite a number of antisocial incidents on public transport. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor says that more people would like…
Social Justice Ireland express concern with standard of public transport in the North West
Rural public transport services in areas such as the North West are not good enough and need to be improved to help keep costs down. A new report out today from Social Justice Ireland shows people outside major towns and cities rely on expensive car journeys. The…
Public transport fares discriminate against teenagers claims councillor
A Sligo councillor is claiming teenagers between 16 and 18 in the north west are being discrimatated against when it comes to fares on public transport. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says that in 2014, the child fare age was raised to 18 in the greater Dublin area but remains…