Go-Ahead Ireland announces 400 new jobs Public transport bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) has announced 400 new jobs across Dublin and Wicklow. Business • 12 Dec
Go-Ahead Ireland announces 400 new jobs Public transport bus operator Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) has announced 400 new jobs across Dublin and Wicklow. Business • 12 Dec
Luas operator incurs €21.1m loss for last year The operator of the Luas in Dublin recorded pre-tax losses of €21.19m last year due mainly to a €20.75m onerous contract lease provision. Business • 13 Oct
Luas operator incurs €21.1m loss for last year The operator of the Luas in Dublin recorded pre-tax losses of €21.19m last year due mainly to a €20.75m onerous contract lease provision. Business • 13 Oct
Toilet issues may arise from converting trains to DART Transport bosses are worried about a wee problem from converting commuter rail services into new DART lines. Business • 18 Sep
Toilet issues may arise from converting trains to DART Transport bosses are worried about a wee problem from converting commuter rail services into new DART lines. Business • 18 Sep
Dublin Bus profits up 64% as customer numbers hit record Pre-tax profits at the State's largest transport company, Dublin Bus, last year increased by 64% to €3.83m as its customer numbers reached a record 159 million. Business • 01 Jul
Dublin Bus profits up 64% as customer numbers hit record Pre-tax profits at the State's largest transport company, Dublin Bus, last year increased by 64% to €3.83m as its customer numbers reached a record 159 million. Business • 01 Jul
Taxis for Ireland Coalition seeking reform of industry A coalition of businesses groups seeking reform of the taxi industry is proposing a series of recommendations to the National Transport Authority (NTA) aimed at alleviating the current shortage of taxis. Business • 03 Oct 24
Taxis for Ireland Coalition seeking reform of industry A coalition of businesses groups seeking reform of the taxi industry is proposing a series of recommendations to the National Transport Authority (NTA) aimed at alleviating the current shortage of taxis. Business • 03 Oct 24
NTA withheld €17.9m from transport operators last year The National Transport Authority last year imposed cumulative financial penalties of €17.9m on transport operators, with Dublin Bus accounting for more than half the total. Business • 23 Aug 24
NTA withheld €17.9m from transport operators last year The National Transport Authority last year imposed cumulative financial penalties of €17.9m on transport operators, with Dublin Bus accounting for more than half the total. Business • 23 Aug 24
9% increase in taxi fares recommended by NTA Taxi fares look set to increase by approximately 9% later this year after the National Transport Authority recommended a hike to reflect the cost of operating a cab. Ireland • 04 Jul 24
9% increase in taxi fares recommended by NTA Taxi fares look set to increase by approximately 9% later this year after the National Transport Authority recommended a hike to reflect the cost of operating a cab. Ireland • 04 Jul 24
58% of Dublin commuters used public transport last year The proportion of people using public transport to access Dublin city reached its highest ever level last year with almost six out of every 10 commuters taking buses, trains and trams for their journey. Business • 28 Jun 24
58% of Dublin commuters used public transport last year The proportion of people using public transport to access Dublin city reached its highest ever level last year with almost six out of every 10 commuters taking buses, trains and trams for their journey. Business • 28 Jun 24
Concerns raised over NTA's proposed €120m office deal A Government department raised "very significant concerns" over a proposed €120m deal to rent offices for the National Transport Authority (NTA), saying the building seemed much too big and querying how a proposed sublet of one floor was supposed to work. Business • 29 Jan 24
Concerns raised over NTA's proposed €120m office deal A Government department raised "very significant concerns" over a proposed €120m deal to rent offices for the National Transport Authority (NTA), saying the building seemed much too big and querying how a proposed sublet of one floor was supposed to work. Business • 29 Jan 24
Irish Rail closes train seat reservation loophole Irish Rail had to shut a loophole where pensioners and other free travel pass holders were reserving seats on multiple trains each day to give themselves flexibility over what service to actually take. Business • 01 Sep 23
Irish Rail closes train seat reservation loophole Irish Rail had to shut a loophole where pensioners and other free travel pass holders were reserving seats on multiple trains each day to give themselves flexibility over what service to actually take. Business • 01 Sep 23
84% rise in commercial bus use in 2022 - report The number of passengers using commercial bus services in Ireland rose last year by 84%, according to new figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA). Ireland • 14 Aug 23
84% rise in commercial bus use in 2022 - report The number of passengers using commercial bus services in Ireland rose last year by 84%, according to new figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA). Ireland • 14 Aug 23
NTA worried about drop in short distance trips The National Transport Authority (NTA) was worried the Covid-19 pandemic had permanently ended some shorter distance trips by passengers on board Irish Rail services. Business • 20 Feb 23
NTA worried about drop in short distance trips The National Transport Authority (NTA) was worried the Covid-19 pandemic had permanently ended some shorter distance trips by passengers on board Irish Rail services. Business • 20 Feb 23
Dublin Bus says real-time info at 'almost 98% accuracy' The Chief Executive Officer of Dublin bus has said the real-time passenger information service is "operating at nearly 98% accuracy". Politics • 13 Dec 22
Dublin Bus says real-time info at 'almost 98% accuracy' The Chief Executive Officer of Dublin bus has said the real-time passenger information service is "operating at nearly 98% accuracy". Politics • 13 Dec 22
NTA does not believe transport police unit is needed The National Transport Authority has said it does not believe there is a need for a dedicated policing unit on public transport. Ireland • 18 Aug 22
NTA does not believe transport police unit is needed The National Transport Authority has said it does not believe there is a need for a dedicated policing unit on public transport. Ireland • 18 Aug 22
120 new electric buses to enter service next year The National Transport Authority has ordered 120 double decker battery-electric buses which will enter passenger services next year. Business • 13 Jun 22
120 new electric buses to enter service next year The National Transport Authority has ordered 120 double decker battery-electric buses which will enter passenger services next year. Business • 13 Jun 22
Govt approves spending of €1bn on Dublin's DART network The Government has given initial approval for spending of around €1 billion as part of a plan to double passenger capacity on Dublin's DART network. Business • 08 Dec 21
Govt approves spending of €1bn on Dublin's DART network The Government has given initial approval for spending of around €1 billion as part of a plan to double passenger capacity on Dublin's DART network. Business • 08 Dec 21
NTA seeks to increase rural bus services by 25% The National Transport Authority is proposing an overall increase of approximately 25% in rural bus services as part of the five-year Connecting Ireland plan that was published for public consultation today. Ireland • 29 Oct 21
NTA seeks to increase rural bus services by 25% The National Transport Authority is proposing an overall increase of approximately 25% in rural bus services as part of the five-year Connecting Ireland plan that was published for public consultation today. Ireland • 29 Oct 21
Sod turned on €20m bus interchange for Liffey Valley The sod has been turned on a new bus interchange facility for Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin, as part of the Bus Connects strategy being rolled out by National Transport Authority (NTA). Business • 22 Oct 21
Sod turned on €20m bus interchange for Liffey Valley The sod has been turned on a new bus interchange facility for Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin, as part of the Bus Connects strategy being rolled out by National Transport Authority (NTA). Business • 22 Oct 21
Funding for sustainable transport growing - NTA The National Transport Authority says funding for sustainable transport projects is continuing to increase exponentially and planning and capacity issues are the main obstacles to new infrastructure. Ireland • 14 Sep 21
Funding for sustainable transport growing - NTA The National Transport Authority says funding for sustainable transport projects is continuing to increase exponentially and planning and capacity issues are the main obstacles to new infrastructure. Ireland • 14 Sep 21
Irish Ferries liable to pay compensation to customers Irish Ferries is liable to pay compensation to potentially thousands of passengers whose sailings between Ireland and France were cancelled in the summer of 2018 due to the late delivery of a new vessel, according to a finding by Europe's highest court. Business • 02 Sep 21
Irish Ferries liable to pay compensation to customers Irish Ferries is liable to pay compensation to potentially thousands of passengers whose sailings between Ireland and France were cancelled in the summer of 2018 due to the late delivery of a new vessel, according to a finding by Europe's highest court. Business • 02 Sep 21
Road toll and Luas revenue down due to pandemic The "unprecedented impact on traffic volumes" from Covid-19 in 2020 sent national toll revenues plummeting by €93m to €259m last year. Business • 27 Aug 21
Road toll and Luas revenue down due to pandemic The "unprecedented impact on traffic volumes" from Covid-19 in 2020 sent national toll revenues plummeting by €93m to €259m last year. Business • 27 Aug 21
Dublin Bus drivers 'likely' to reject work changes Changes to work practices at Dublin Bus aimed at improving the company's competitiveness are likely to be rejected by drivers, according to sources. Ireland • 29 Jul 21
Dublin Bus drivers 'likely' to reject work changes Changes to work practices at Dublin Bus aimed at improving the company's competitiveness are likely to be rejected by drivers, according to sources. Ireland • 29 Jul 21
Bus Éireann to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% Bus Éireann has committed to cutting total greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Business • 20 May 21
Bus Éireann to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% Bus Éireann has committed to cutting total greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Business • 20 May 21
NTA hopeful for passenger number recovery in 2021 The National Transport Authority has said it is hopeful it will see fares and passenger numbers on public transport recover over the next 18 months. Ireland • 10 Dec 20
NTA hopeful for passenger number recovery in 2021 The National Transport Authority has said it is hopeful it will see fares and passenger numbers on public transport recover over the next 18 months. Ireland • 10 Dec 20
Non-essential journeys on public transport discouraged The National Transport Authority has encouraged people to only use public transport for essential journeys while the two-metre social distancing guideline remains in place. Coronavirus • 18 Jun 20
Non-essential journeys on public transport discouraged The National Transport Authority has encouraged people to only use public transport for essential journeys while the two-metre social distancing guideline remains in place. Coronavirus • 18 Jun 20
