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Walking, wheeling and cycling take up to 660,000 cars off the road each day in Ireland’s five largest Metropolitan Areas
Walking, wheeling and cycling take up to 660,000 cars off the road each day in Ireland’s five largest Metropolitan Areas Major survey shows majority of residents across all 5 Irish Metropolitan Areas support more investment in walking, wheeling and cycling The annual economic benefit from walking, wheeling and cycling in the five Metropolitan Areas...
DART to be extended to Kilcock as new Depot location announced
Public consultation launched by Iarnród Éireann Iarnród Éireann has today confirmed the extension of DART services to Kilcock Station in Co Kildare and launched a public consultation on an updated location for the new DART+ Depot. West of Kilcock – the new proposed location of the DART+ Depot With the new proposed location of the...
National Transport Authority Launches Inclusivity Campaign to Promote Diversity on TFI Public Transport Network
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has launches an inclusivity campaign, so that the Transport for Ireland (TFI) public transport network can be a space where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. Building on the anti-racism campaigns of previous years, the campaign seeks to promote the network as a welcoming and inclusive environment for all...
SPSV Industry Update Issue 71
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NTA issues “Call for Inputs” to its review of SPSV Dispatch Operator Licensing in Ireland
The SPSV (Small Public Service Vehicles) dispatch operator market has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by: advances in booking and dispatch technology increased reliance on digital systems by drivers and passengers new entry into the market by ‘app-based’ dispatch operators changing passenger expectations in relation to safety, value and service In light of the...
Changes Announced to Bus Eireann Routes 447 and 448 – transitioning to the TFI Local Link
The National Transport Authority (NTA)) announced that, from Thursday, 19 March, the services currently operating as Bus Éireann Routes 447 and 448 will transition to the TFI Local Link network. Transitioning to TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon These services will be managed by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon and will operate under new...
Contactless card payments rolled out on TFI Local Link services in Donegal
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passengers travelling in Donegal can now pay their fares on TFI Local Link services using contactless card payments, following the introduction of the technology in Sligo and Leitrim on 13 February. Passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options With the introduction of...
TFI Anseo Pilot in Limerick Reaches 20,000 Passenger Milestone
The National Transport Authority (NTA), in partnership with TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, today announced that TFI Anseo, the smart demand responsive transport pilot operating in Limerick, has now surpassed 20,000 passenger journeys. Positive impact of Smart demand responsive transport service This milestone reflects strong public uptake of flexible, technology enabled transport and highlights the...
More than 90% satisfied with their most recent TFI journey
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published the Customer Satisfaction Survey for 2025 showing that overall public trust in Ireland’s public transport system remains strong. Report findings The findings build on last year’s publication in which more than eight in ten passengers reported positive sentiment toward the TFI Network, and more than 90% said they...
Walking, wheeling and cycling take up to 82,000 cars off Cork roads every day, according to latest Walking and Cycling Index
Over half of Cork Metropolitan Area residents want to walk more and over a third want to cycle more. NTA survey finds 66% of adults in Cork walk or wheel at least five times a week, up from 52% in 2023. The National Transport Authority has today published the findings of its latest survey of...