Cashel – Portlaoise (Route 828) overview
In 2016, the National Transport Authority (NTA) entered into a contract with M&A Coaches Limited for the provision of the public bus service Route 828.
This bus route runs return services between Cashel and Portlaoise, with stops in:
- Horse & Jockey
- Littleton,
- Urlingford
- Johnstown
- Cullahill
- Durrow
- Abbeyleix
This service also offers through ticketing for travel to Cork City, Dublin City and Dublin Airport.
This Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract outlines the performance requirements that M&A Coaches must meet in return for the payment of a public subsidy. A proportion of that payment is withheld each month and is only paid if the performance targets are met by M&A Coaches.
Contract and Schedules:
The contract provides for the approval by the Authority of any service changes outlined in Schedule 1 of the Contract.
The performance of M&A Coaches Limited is reviewed by the Authority quarterly and are available below.
Performance Reports
M&A Coaches Limited is required to report quarterly on their performance against the targets set out in the Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts.
Quarterly Performance Reports 2019
- Q1 2019 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q2 2019 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q3 2019 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Reports 2018
- Q1 2018 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q2 2018 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q3 2018 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q4 2018 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Reports 2017
- Q1 2017 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q2 2017 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q3 2017 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
- Q4 2017 M&A Coaches Ltd Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Reports 2016