O’Brien defends bus and train fares hike, says public transport affordable by EU standards
Public transport fares are to increase by 15 per cent on average from January
National Transport Authority
Transport users asked to pay more for a service already falling short
Government parties should fund the network properly, and run the timetable already published
Government is telling us the car comes first
Some Australian states made public transport free when fuel prices soared. Here, we are doing the opposite
Not a fare exchange
Cllr John Kennedy’s letter on public transport fare increases shows Government is out of touch
My train fare may go up by €606 and that doesn’t include the seat
Charging more for a creaking service doesn’t seem like a winning transport strategy
Fare exchange
Commuters would have no problem with 30c fare increase if it meant a marked improvement in bus frequency
Public transport fare hikes necessary to help plug €800m funding gap, says transport body
Transport officials to be questioned about plans to increase bus and rail fares by 15% on average
‘You are in for a white-knuckle ride here’: On the road with Paddywagon’s Cliffs of Moher tour
Despite being fined by the National Transport Authority this week, it’s business as usual for Paddywagon’s tours
‘September can be a shock to the system’: Congestion in Dublin and the return of the school run
‘We’re going to work – and leaving them off, hoping the bus will show up’
Greens call for €2.5bn to fund solar panels in homes and for ‘targeted’ energy credits
At Dublin think-in the party calls for 1 per cent levy on electricity use in data centres
Contactless payments usage to get boost from public transport, BPFI says
Consumers tapped cards or paid with mobile phone wallets almost 840m times in first half of year
Paddywagon Cliffs of Moher bus tours continue following €3,000 fine and court case loss
Operator pleaded guilty to charges relating to movement of passengers without National Transport Authority licence
Dispute over failed Irish Rail IT project could end up in court
Delays introducing system by Spanish IT multinational Indra Sistemas leaves train operator holding €50m write-down
Irish Rail fires IT firm behind much-delayed project and prepares to seek damages amid €50m writedown
But software specialist Indra says critical information on railway network was not shared with project team
Increase in public transport fares ‘a Trumpian policy’ that will ‘cost lives’, Dublin protest told
Decision-makers ‘don’t step foot on the Dart or Dublin Bus’, says Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman
New bus and rail fare hikes mark a turning point
Exchequer subvention of bus and rail services had reached €940m this year
Irish bus and rail fare hikes of up to 35% are confirmed
It is envisaged increases of more than 30% on some tickets will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
Ryder Cup spectator transport ‘could cost €1m a day’
National Transport Authority issues €6m tender for six-day network of shuttle services around Adare Manor venue
Commuters to face increased fares on buses and trains
Rising cost of State funding for public services has been a spending concern for some time
Transport body proposes greater access for pets on trains, buses and trams
Group of respondents to public consultation felt larger dogs should only have to be muzzled if among restricted breeds
Driver behaviour is partly to blame for M50 standstills
Sudden braking in high-volume traffic is a huge cause of congestion
Former National Transport Authority chief was underpaid by €50,000 in total over several years
Accounts reveal ‘multiannual discrepancy’ accumulating to more than €55,000, identified and rectified
Uber-style fixed fares will remain part of Irish taxi market, says NTA
Transport authority will not ban fixed-fare model, which is says is allowed for under the regulatory system
Active travel: NTA report highlights economic benefits of walking and cycling to work
Report outlines how investment in active travel infrastructure ‘puts money back into people’s pockets’
The Dunsink plan shows Ireland has a lesson to learn from the Soviets
Objections to Dunsink are not about what’s in the plan. They’re about what’s missing
We shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that e-scooters are a sustainable transport option
Battery-powered scooters help cut emissions by replacing car journeys and when used with public transport
Some rail services will be ‘rephased or reprioritised’ due to €50m IT project write down
New train traffic management system will need to be put in place, says Irish Rail, without providing estimated cost
Spending on rail expansion plans could be hit by costs of failed €50m IT project
NTA accepts move by Irish Rail to terminate contract with IT contractor Indra but warns of ‘significant financial consequences’
Failed €50m rail IT system: contractor says scope of project was ‘not sufficiently specified’
NTA privately warns Irish Rail of ‘significant financial consequences’ arising from move to fire IT company Indra
Why are road deaths still rising despite promise of ‘renewed focus’ on safety?
Minister said last month proposed reforms for the Road Safety Authority would be brought forward shortly, but there is no sign of them yet
National Transport Authority rebuked for ‘wasted’ €50m on rail traffic system
Project has experienced considerable delays and budget overruns, Oireachtas transport committee hears
MetroLink legislation may be fast-tracked by Minister
Minister for Transport looks to waive pre-legislative scrutiny on new Bill to establish State agency
Hints about a two-phase MetroLink should ring alarm bells
This will be one of most expensive infrastructural projects in the history of the State. Failure is not acceptable
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Everything you need to know about electronic duo’s Dublin performance on Tuesday, June 30th
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