Some children in state care struggle to get Tusla sign off for their education courses of choice
The underlying problem, it seems, is a lack of residential places near to their proposed classes.
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NTA's new bus-tracking system appears to reduce ghost buses, in a way
It's been in place on buses in Waterford since July, and is due to be rolled out now nationwide – including on Go Ahead's Naas-based Dublin commuter services this past weekend.
Frustrated with the service from Dublin Bus, one man took them to the Small Claims Court
"Please note, I am only looking for the restitution of €2.75 – the fare cost."
Frustrated with Dublin's glitchy app for public transport, a guy opts to build his own
A spokesperson for the National Transport Authority said that they are considering ways to improve their own tool.
A poor bus service is tipping some university students to get driving licences, they say
“You could say that I prefer to drive in for two reasons,” said Shiv Suresh, at UCD. “To save time, and because I don't have a good time with the bus.”
Routes introduced under BusConnects among most often reported on no-show bus tracker
The NTA is working on revising schedules and updating technology to try to make sure buses in Dublin – and real-time information about them – are more reliable, a spokesperson said.
This year, Fingal plans to actually spend the money the NTA has allocated it to improve bus stops
Last year, the council left €500,000 in National Transport Authority funding for bus stop improvements on the table.
In Donabate, the 33b bus lets people down again and again
Operated by Go Ahead, it connects the peninsula to Swords.
In Garristown, two students campaign for better bus service
Limited, infrequent service to and from this rural Fingal village stifles their school, work, and socialising opportunities, they say.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #110
"Being my number one source of transportation, I have experienced ghost buses numerous times."
Dublin buses are less reliable than the usual official figures suggest
And more complete figures highlight another major cause of skipped bus stops.
In Bluebell and Inchicore, residents continue their months of protests against proposed bus route changes
The National Transport Authority plans to axe the 13, 68 and 69 late this year. Protesters say the planned replacements aren’t good enough.
Bus drivers veer towards dispute with bosses
At issue: controllers’ efforts to make drivers running ahead of schedule slow down, or wait for a bit at a stop.