Aircoach says private bus operators require State financial support

Aircoach said that the current measures in place, it is more financially viable to leave coaches at the depot than putting them out on the road.

Private bus operator Aircoach has called for financial support from the State saying the current Covid-19 safety measures mean it is more financially viable to leave coaches at the depot than putting them out on the road.Aircoach, along with the majority of Ireland’s private coach and bus companies ground to a halt in March as a result of the pandemic. They said uncertainty looms as to whether or not the industry will be in a position to resume or sustain services in the coming months.