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Record highs for public transport passenger numbers in 2023
The number of passengers using Ireland’s public transport network during 2023 has returned to record highs, according to preliminary figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA) today. More than 308 million passenger journeys in 2023 Over 308 million passenger journeys were provided by Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Luas, Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI...
Visit of the Chinese Premier, H.E. Mr. Li Qiang to Ireland 16th/ 17th January 2024.
The Chinese Premier, H.E. Mr. Li Qiang will visit Ireland on the 16th & 17th January 2024. The visit will be concentrated in the Dublin area including the Phoenix Park and Dublin South City Centre. In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any...
Extended Young Adult Card Fare Now Live So 24 and 25 Year Olds Can Travel Half Price
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today announced that extended fare discounts for young adults are now live so that 24 and 25 year olds can also avail of 50% fares on public transport. Young Adult Leap Card for those aged 18-25 This latest expansion means that those aged between 18 and 25 years and...
Planning approval for Second BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Scheme for Dublin
The Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have today received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála, for the Clongriffin to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. BusConnects Dublin Programme This follows recent planning approval for the first Core Bus Corridor Scheme from Liffey Valley to City Centre, with both Schemes...
WAV24 sees unprecedented numbers on opening day – Updated Response Timelines
NTA is delighted with the unprecedented response to WAV24, with over 1300 application numbers received on day 1, far exceeding previous years. This very positive response means that application numbers have already met the 2024 funds available. NTA is making best efforts to validate all applications received and assess them in line with the application...
Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2024
NTA is pleased to confirm that the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme 2024 will open for applications on the 2nd January 2024 at 9.00am. As in previous years, applications can be made online. Further details on how to apply as well as the conditions of the scheme are available here. Applicants to the WAV23 Grant Scheme...
First BusConnects Scheme receives successful planning approval
The Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have today received notification of the planning approval by An Bord Pleanála of the Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. The BusConnects Dublin Programme improves the level of service to be provided to transport users The BusConnects Dublin Programme is a key...
Local Area Hackney – New Application – Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon / Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
The Local Area Hackney (LAH) is a private hire category of SPSV that was created following the Taxi Regulation Review in 2012. The purpose of the LAH is to offer a SPSV service in a rural community where existing transport services do not serve the needs of the community. The LAH can meet the demand...
NTA publishes final new bus network for Galway
20th December 2023 – The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today published its final new bus network for Galway. The redesign of the bus network is one of the nine key elements of BusConnects Galway that aims to fundamentally transform the city’s bus system, making public transport more useful to more people. New bus network...