Contracts
The Public Service Obligation Contract between the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann is a five year contract which commenced on 1st December 2014. The contract outlines the performance requirements that Bus Éireann must meet in return for the payment of a public subsidy. A proportion of the PSO payment is withheld each month and is only paid if the performance targets are met by Bus Éireann.
The contract and schedules are available here:
National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann – Public Service Contract
Bus Éireann Direct Award Contract Schedules
Bus Eireann Services Specification including changes implemented up to 09/12/2016.
Earlier Contracts 2009-2014
National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann – Public Service Contract
Effective from 1st December 2012 the Authority amended certain provisions of the Contract, revised Schedule D and inserted a new Schedule E.
The contract is made of the following sections:
- Contract
- Schedule A – Services & service levels to be provided by the operator
- Schedule B – Performance Obligations
- Schedule C – Reporting requirements
- Schedule D – Compensation
- Schedule E – Framework Grant Agreement
The Authority has previously amended the performance obligations (Schedule B) and the current requirements are available here.
The Authority is presently reviewing the current Schedule B with a view to its amendement early in 2013.
The contract provides for the approval by the Authority of any service changes outlined in Schedule A of the contract.