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The NTA says it is working to simplify Luas pricing structure

Luas increase an attempt to simplify pricing - NTA

The head of the National Transport Authority has said the reason for fare increases on the Luas is a result of an effort to simplify the pricing structure.

News • 04 Nov 16

TII Director of Capital Programme Management Peter Walsh says self-driving software is not compatible with the Luas

Driverless Luas not currently possible - TII

A driverless Luas system is not possible with current technology, according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

News • 05 Oct 16

Unions at Bus Éireann likely to ballot for industrial action

Fury from unions at Bus Éireann over new plans

Unions at Bus Éireann have voiced fury and raised the possibility of industrial action over the company’s plan to separate the loss-making Expressway intercity from the rest of the company.

News • 21 Sep 16

Tomorrow is the first of six days of strike action during September

Ross: Govt won't be soft touch over Dublin Bus row

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has warned that the Government will not be a soft touch for either Dublin Bus management and unions as hopes of a last-minute resolution to avert a 48-hour strike look unlikely.

News • 07 Sep 16

Dublin Bus said the strike will affect around 400,000 customers

Dublin Bus to be fined €200k a day during strikes

The National Transport Authority has confirmed that Dublin Bus will face fines of €200,000 a day when the company's workforce goes on strike for six days this month.

News • 06 Sep 16

The four month dispute over pay has now ended

Luas dispute ends as drivers accept pay proposal

Luas drivers have accepted a Labour Court recommendation aimed at ending their four month dispute which has shut down the tram service for 12 days since February.

News • 03 Jun 16

SIPTU suspended planned stoppages on the Luas today and tomorrow

Ballot on new pay deal for Luas drivers

A ballot of Luas drivers on a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving their four-month-long pay dispute gets under way today.

News • 02 Jun 16

Both SIPTU and Transdev are considering options available to them

SIPTU to ballot members on Luas deal

Luas drivers are to ballot on the Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving the four-month pay dispute with Transdev.

News • 31 May 16

SIPTU and Transdev to undertake a series of consultations

Labour Court issues recommendations in Luas row

The Labour Court has issued a recommendation aimed at resolving the four month Luas drivers dispute over pay.

News • 30 May 16

Luas drivers have been in dispute with Transdev over pay increases since February

Labour Court hearing into Luas pay dispute ends

The Managing Director of Transdev has said that the Labour Court investigation into the Luas pay dispute was a good opportunity for the company to put across its view.

News • 26 May 16

Luas drivers had planned to hold four-hour stoppages tomorrow and Friday

Luas strike action for tomorrow & Friday cancelled

The Luas strikes scheduled for tomorrow and Friday have been cancelled as both sides in the dispute agreed to attend more talks at the Labour Court.

News • 25 May 16

The ballot is to take place within the next two weeks

SIPTU now say no decision taken on strike ballot

SIPTU's divisional organiser Owen Reidy has said no decision has been taken on whether a ballot will be held for an all-out Luas strike, although it was discussed at a meeting of drivers today.

News • 21 May 16

Luas drivers have further strike action planned for this month and June

Luas strike 'particularly disappointing'

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has said it is "particularly disappointing" that the travelling public will have to "enjoy yet more disruption" due the Luas strike.

News • 17 May 16

Suspension of scheme comes during long running dispute

Luas operator suspends sick pay scheme

Luas operator Transdev has suspended the sick pay scheme for workers who have been in dispute with the company over pay.

News • 16 May 16

Further work stoppages are planned for several dates this month and next month

No end in sight to Luas dispute, says union boss

The General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions said she doesn't see any early settlement happening in the Luas dispute.

News • 15 May 16

Luas drivers are planning further strike action in May

Ross rules out intervention in Luas row

Minister for Transport Shane Ross has ruled out getting involved in the ongoing Luas dispute over pay.

News • 14 May 16

Luas drivers have more strike days planned

Thousands affected by Luas strike

Drivers at the Luas light rail system in Dublin have staged another one-day strike, the eleventh since the dispute over pay began earlier this year.

News • 14 May 16

Six stoppages are already planned this month, with six more to follow in June

Latest Luas strikes to hit Leaving Cert students

Luas drivers have served notice of six further days of strike action for the month of June, which will cause more disruption to thousands of customers, including students travelling to State exams.

News • 11 May 16

Four more strikes are planned for 13 May, 20 May, 26 May and 27 May

NTA not yet considering action against Transdev

The National Transport Authority has said that it is not yet considering any action against Transdev beyond imposing fines for the days when the Luas service is not delivered due to strike action.

News • 04 May 16

A technical fault hit services this morning

Technical fault disrupts Luas Green Line services

Luas Green Line services have been restored after disruption this morning, according to the company, though some delays remain.

News • 29 Apr 16

A pay cut of 10% has been imposed for Luas workers following continued industrial action

Transdev implements pay cut for Luas drivers

Luas drivers will have their pay cut by 10% from today, following a long standing dispute with the tram operator over pay.

News • 29 Apr 16

Luas drivers are to continue their industrial action despite a threat of a 10% cut to their wages

Drivers to continue action despite pay threat

Luas drivers are to push forward with their pay claim despite the threat of a 10% cut to their wages, according to a SIPTU shop stewart.

News • 28 Apr 16

Luas drivers will not accept pay cuts, says SIPTU

Luas tram drivers who are engaged in an industrial dispute over pay will not accept any cuts in their wages as threatened by management, according to their union SIPTU.

News • 27 Apr 16