Public transport

Why do some people play their phones out loud on buses & trains?

New social norms and behaviour are behind the rise of headphone dodgers on public transport showing zero consideration for those around them

Psychology • 02 Apr

Derelict Harcourt Street railway line in 1991.

Harcourt Street Line

Will the old Harcourt Street railway line reopen as a busway or a light rail transit route?

Harcourt Street • 08 Apr

Dublin Ranks Seventh

A high rating for public transport and the Dublin road network is not felt by business and commuters.

Traffic • 26 Feb

75% of journeys in Cork by car, NTA figures show

Dubliners use significantly more public and sustainable transport than residents of other cities, according to figures provided by the National Transport Authority.

Ireland • 15 Jan

Transport 21 Plan

Government announces plans to expand and upgrade the public transport network.

Transport • 01 Nov 25

The final design of the Bus Connects network published in 2020

BusConnects Reconfigured

The announced redesign for the Dublin Bus network leaves some commuters wondering if it will work?

Bus • 24 Sep 25

The Expressway bus to Donegal leaves Busáras in Dublin, 1975.

Bank Holiday Busáras

Taking advantage of the long weekend people depart from Busáras the Dublin central bus station.

Bank Holiday • 03 Jun 25

Bus Connects Revised

Providing a more reliable bus service is part of the plan for sustainable public transport in Dublin.

Bus • 04 Mar 25

More than half of the 2023 penalties were levied on Dublin Bus

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

The army provides a public transport service during a strike at Phibsboro bus garage in 1984

Army Provides Public Transport

Dublin commuters travel to work in the back of army trucks during a strike at Phibsboro bus garage.

Army • 16 Jul 24

Dublin commuters comment on the lengthy bus strike, 1974.

Bus Strike Blues

Disruption for commuters as bus strike in Dublin continues.

Society • 19 Jun 24

William Norris from Sherkin Island takes the Bus Éireann Baltimore to Skibbereen service to school, 2009.

Save Baltimore Bus

Fears on how the loss of the bus service between Baltimore and Skibbereen will impact island communities and tourism in west Cork.

Baltimore • 17 Jun 24

Learn About The Luas

Dubliners get a look at the Luas trams that will be on the new light rail system serving Dublin city centre.

Environment • 11 Jun 24

Bus Gate For College Green

Dublin Transport Committee recommends a bus gate at College Green in Dublin.

Traffic • 21 Apr 24

A SIPTU survey found the issue of drug use by passengers on public transport had got worse in the last 12 months

Antisocial behaviour on transport 'worse than ever'

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has heard that antisocial behaviour on public transport is worse than ever, with workers witnessing drug taking and enduring racist abuse and harassment on a regular basis.

Ireland • 17 Apr 24

Daily Commute Impacts

As population density grows, commuters find more of their time is being taken up by their daily journeys.

Public Transport • 28 Oct 23

Luas On Track

First run for Luas trams on a stretch of track between the Red Cow roundabout and the Square in Tallaght.

Luas • 09 Nov 23

Luas Off Track

Doubts over the cost and the completion date for the Luas light rail system in Dublin.

Luas • 31 Aug 23

Private bus operators said 'it would be fair' if their passengers could avail of the fare reduction (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Call to extend 20% bus fare reduction to private sector

There have been calls for the 20% reduction in public transport fares to be extended to the private bus sector.

Ireland • 14 Aug 23

Bus Connects

Changes proposed for Dublin Bus services promise more frequent buses and cross city routes.

Dublin Bus • 02 Jul 23

The number of bus journeys in Dublin for the week beginning 22 May 2023, was 8% higher when compared to the same week in 2019.

Public transport usage continues to surpass 2019 levels

Public transport usage continues to surpass pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 20 Jun 23

Campaigners say public transport users should be able to access the nature and hiking locations on Dublin's doorstep

Calls grow for better bus access to Dublin mountains

As calls grow for better bus links to the Dublin mountains, campaigners say we need to rethink how we view public transport.

Environment • 20 May 23

City Swift bus introduced as part of the new Quality Bus Corridors

Bus Network Redesign

Dublin Bus announces innovations for the city's transport service aimed at getting people to leave the car at home.

Dublin Bus • 29 Mar 23

Waiting for the Luas outside Heuston Station in Dublin: 'The public transport stop and its catchment deserve to be a distinct part of each neighbourhood.' Photo: Rolling News

4 ways to make public transport easy to use and safe for all

We need to send the message that public transport really matters by making it safe, easy to use and part of the neighbourhood

Public Transport • 08 Mar 23

Black Box to be installed on the fleet of 900 Dublin buses (1978)

Vandalism On Buses

Devices to be fitted on Dublin buses to prevent anti-social behaviour and keep crews and passengers safe.

Dublin Bus • 28 Mar 23