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Garda get new powers to stop dangerous off-road driving as tax on some e-bikes announced

"I welcome the many aspects of the Road Traffic and Roads Act which will improve safety on Irish roads" - Minister Chambers

Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Have your say on BusConnects as three new Dublin routes to launch this weekend

The NTA has faced some criticism throughout the rollout of BusConnects, with “serious concerns” previously being raised about a large number of no-show buses in some areas

Dublin Live · Jun 19, 2023

Dublin councillor blasts 'constant issues' including lateness and unreliability of 68 bus route

Cllr Francis Timmons is calling on Dublin Bus and the NTA to immediately address issues surrounding the 68 bus route, while the highly-anticipated W6 BusConnects route won't be fully operational until 2024

Dublin Live · Apr 2, 2023

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New €20million state-of-the art BusConnects plaza opens at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre

Six bus routes will terminate at the new hub outside Liffey Valley, which is good news for passengers

Dublin Live · Feb 20, 2023

A low-traffic College Green is among 35 ‘transformative’ new projects to improve Irish transport

Five transformational public transport projects, six ‘10 minute’ neighbourhoods, 19 walking and cycling projects and even a cycling link from Cork to Waterford were announced today in South Dublin

Dublin Live · Oct 18, 2022

Bus driver shortage could delay planned traffic ban on College Green

Traffic lanes are set to be removed to make way for pedestrianised and public space on the square from next year

Dublin Live · Oct 17, 2022

Liffey Valley staff stage protest over introduction of paid parking

The shopping centre is introducing paid parking for the first time in its 24 year history

Dublin Live · Oct 16, 2022

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Dublin Bus, Luas, and Go-Ahead fined collective €5m over delays and cancellations

Issues with both Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead bus routes across the capital have been flagged repeatedly in recent months

Dublin Live · Sep 26, 2022

'Serious concerns' raised about BusConnects due to spike of no-show buses in north Dublin

A "chronic shortage of drivers" is causing the issue

Dublin Live · Sep 22, 2022

Full details of Phase 4 BusConnects changes launching next month

Phase 4 will be rolled out on October 16 and will see the existing 79, 79A and 40 routes replaced

Dublin Live · Sep 20, 2022

Frustrations in Dublin West as BusConnects route delayed over width of road

The highly-anticipated W6 route won't be fully operational until 2024

Dublin Live · Sep 20, 2022

New contraflow bus lane to open in Dublin city centre ahead of major BusConnects rollout

The bus lane will open on Winetavern Street between Wood Quay and Nicholas St on September 26

Dublin Live · Sep 14, 2022

College Green improvement works to take place ahead of traffic reduction plans

The new plans will see a pedestrian area extending as far as South George's Street

Dublin Live · Sep 8, 2022

Rollout of BusConnects Phase 4 delayed due to driver numbers

The NTA have delayed the service by two months

Dublin Live · Aug 3, 2022

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Dublin Live · Jul 19, 2022

Ballyfermot residents 'very concerned' over new BusConnects routes

The 79/79A is set to be replaced with the 60 route on August 28, pending staffing issues as Dublin Bus have a serious shortage of bus workers

Dublin Live · Jun 2, 2022

Irish Rail warns Dublin trains are selling out for Bank Holiday weekend

Over 200,000 customers will travel on Intercity rail services alone during the Bank Holiday

Dublin Live · May 29, 2022

BusConnects: Mixed feelings among northside communities ahead of N4 and N6 launch

The routes are designed to link suburbs together without having to travel through the city centre and will replace the 17a and 31d

Dublin Live · May 27, 2022

New BusConnects 24-hour orbital routes serving north Dublin launched

The routes will run with a Monday-Saturday frequency of every 10 minutes

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Dublin Live · May 16, 2022

BusConnects: Full explanation of changes to north Dublin routes

The N4 and the N6 were originally expected to begin in January but were delayed due to driver shortages.

Dublin Live · Apr 7, 2022

First new Busconnects orbital routes serving north Dublin to launch next month

The routes will run with a Monday-Saturday frequency of every 10 minutes

Dublin Live · Feb 1, 2022

New BusConnects routes serving north Dublin delayed by driver shortages

A National Transport Authority spokesman told Dublin Live that driver shortages was worsened by a Covid-19 related reduction of capacity in Dublin Bus' driving school

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