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COVID-19 Service Information

Last updated: 21:26 30th of December From Saturday 26th December 2020, public transport will operate at 25% capacity, and should be used for necessary journeys only. All Intercity rail service pre-bookings made up to 22nd December will be honoured for travel between 22nd Dec and 6th January, and some services will operate at a capacity...

Bus Éireann announces improved services and timetables in Limerick City and County

13 new jobs created in Limerick 249,137 kilometres more annually Bus Éireann is pleased to announce the significant enhancement to Limerick City and County services and timetables. Funded by the National Transport Authority through the Government’s July Stimulus, it includes a new Sunday service of two round trips on Route 345 Scariff/Limerick as well as increased frequency on...

NTA commences Procurement Process for up to 800 Electric Buses

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today commenced the procurement process for up to 800 double-deck battery electric buses as part of a shift towards greater sustainability in the public transport fleet. The process is part of a continued effort to transition to low and zero emission buses as provided for in Project Ireland 2040 and...

Approved – Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Fees) Regulations 2020

Today, following public consultation, the NTA Board approved the signing of the Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (Fees) Regulations 2020. To assist the SPSV industry which has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to retain a supply of SPSVs for the travelling public nationwide in the future, funding will be made available...

Approved – Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (No.2) Regulations 2020

Today, following public consultation, the NTA Board approved the signing of the Small Public Service Vehicle (Emergency Measure COVID-19) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. In the context of COVID-19 and the associated extraordinary economic circumstances being experienced by the industry, these regulations facilitate the licencing of eligible SPSVs for one additional year in excess of the...

Minister for Health makes Amendment to the Definition of Face Covering

The Minister for Health has made amendments to Regulations on the definition of a “face covering”, as below.   5. Regulation 3 of the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings in Small Public Service Vehicles and Certain Premises) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 569 of 2020) is amended by the substitution...

Bus Éireann announces details of most significant single enhancement of services in more than 15 years

New and increased frequency in routes totals additional 3 million kilometres a year 120 jobs created Additions include a greatly upgraded town service for Navan, better connectivity for Clare, Tipperary, and greater frequency in Cork & Limerick cities Services to be rolled out in coming weeks Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is today announcing...

Occasional and Closed-door tours bus services to/from the UK from 01 January 2021

The United Kingdom (UK) will exit from the European Union (EU) on 01 January 2021. Occasional bus services and closed-door tours to the UK: The United Kingdom has acceded to the Interbus Agreement and it will enter into force for the UK on 01 January 2021. This means that occasional and closed-door tours will be...

Compulsory Face Coverings – 92% Passengers Feel Safe

Under COVID Health Regulations there is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering when travelling in a taxi, hackney or limousine.   NTA Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham said: “Taxis, hackneys and limousines are important parts of the Transport for Ireland public transport network. They have been operating throughout Covid-19 and continue to...