Organisation: Dublin Bus

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<p>Damien O'Donoghue had worked as a general operative and had three days training in traffic management before he began working as a controller at the roadworks. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Waterford traffic management worker whose foot was crushed by a bus awarded €103k

Damien O'Donoghue suffered a significant crush injury to his foot and spent 11 days in hospital. He was off work for three-and-a-half months

<p>Twins and bus drivers Manuela and Julia Todosi at the launch by Dublin Bus of the More Mná recruitment drive at the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Pictures: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Dublin Bus aims to double number of female drivers

<p>Excluding the peak of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, last year's annual passenger journey total is the lowest since the statistics were first compiled in 2013. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Bus use still lower than in 2019 despite last year's surge of 84%

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Driving test delays causing problems for bus driver recruitment

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Dublin Bus has €8m deducted over service and punctuality issues

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Public transport assaults: ‘They’re like animals. I could see a driver being killed’

Unions halt Dublin Bus Tallaght services over 'off the Richter scale' anti-social behaviour

The sole service continuing to Blessington Road will be the 65 as it is the only service for many residents in the area

Thu, 12 Jan, 2023

Video of Dublin Bus driving on footpath sparks investigation

Gardaí said inquiries into allegations of dangerous driving were under way

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Bus operators hit with fines of over €2m for inadequate services

NTA tells Oireachtas committee that software improvements and a reduction in cancelled services will improve the situation

Tue, 08 Nov, 2022

Gardaí examining 'high-quality' CCTV footage of suspected homophobic assault

Investigators are said to be impressed by the standard of the recording and are now hopeful of identifying the suspects and solving the case

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

'I haven't really slept since': Calls for action after suspected homophobic bus attack

'How it can go from a happy night out to trying to minimise your presence on a bus to standing outside one and watching your attackers peer out the window and you're bleeding on the side of the road'

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Concertgoers complain of transport chaos at Marlay Park gigs

The complaints come ahead of the Longitude festival, which takes place this weekend at the South Dublin venue.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

Bus passenger's appeal on failed action over fare payment allowed

Complainant sued Dublin Bus over an incident on the 27B bus on June 24, 2018, when she claimed the driver told her she had not paid her fare and told her to get off

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Buses travelling deliberately slower 'unbelievably frustrating' for commuters

National Transport Authority said lighter traffic and fewer passengers had resulted in faster bus speeds than scheduled leading to slower speeds and more waiting at bus stops to keep to schedule

Mon, 21 Feb, 2022

People with disabilities in Cork to benefit from travel assistance scheme on buses this year

The current scheme offers support to people with disabilities to become more comfortable and familiar with using public transport and is free to anyone over 18

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Teen guilty of vandalism to vans which affected 1,000 vulnerable and elderly in Covid crisis

A teenager has pleaded guilty to vandalising supermarket vans needed to deliver essential goods to about 1,000 vulnerable and elderly people in the Covid-19 crisis. Photos of the damage were posted on social media by TD Josepha Madigan in March.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

Fears for future of Free Travel Scheme amid €42m underfunding

The National Transport Authority has raised concerns over the viability of the Free Travel Scheme on public transport after warning last year that it is underfunded annually by over €42m.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Single Covid-19 death reported as public transport schedules restored

The numbers for daily Covid-19 deaths fell to one again for the second time in a week. The last time there was one death recorded was on June 1.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Public transport services to be restored to pre-Covid schedules

Bus and train services across the country are to be restored to pre-Covid schedules from Monday.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Transport authority to install hand sanitiser across fleets for passengers

Hand sanitisers are to be installed in most public transport vehicles as part of plans to provide additional safeguards for the travelling public.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

NBRU want seat at public transport safety discussions as fewer than 1% commuters wear masks

A survey of members of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) carried out earlier this week found that fewer than 1% of commuters on Monday were wearing face masks and that by Tuesday social distancing guidelines were being ignored.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

CIE in serious financial trouble following drop in passenger numbers - NBRU

The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) claims it would be "preposterous" if the government allowed the public transport system to collapse due to the pandemic.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Time for transparency on cluster locations, says Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has called for areas and institutions with clusters of the coronavirus to be identified and for the widespread wearing of masks to prevent infection spreading.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

Covid-19: Gardaí have used enforcement powers 76 times since they came into effect

Nearly nine in ten people are staying home rather than going out, despite a rise in bus users, according to new government research.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Hike in testing as 1,000 lives lost to virus

Fears people becoming more lax about restrictions, says Taoiseach

Sat, 25 Apr, 2020

Large scale garda operation to enforce Covid-19 restrictions at weekend

Gardaí will be operating a large scale operation this weekend to ensure people adhere to Coronavirus restrictions.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Possible relief for prepaid ticket holders as NTA engages with public transport bodies

Customers left out of pocket on prepaid transport tickets could be set for some relief in the near future.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: 'All public transport services continue to operate as normal', NTA insist

There are no plans to curtail public transport services in Ireland during the coronavirus outbreak.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Dublin Bus route diverted following anti-social behaviour

The number 27 did not serve the Brookfield and Jobstown areas from 8.30pm.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

Fergus Finlay: If a grand coalition collapses, it will usher in a decade of Sinn Féin

I've no idea what Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin were trying to achieve at the start of their election campaigns, or even as the seats were being counted.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Dublin Bus route curtailed for second time in a week due to anti-social behaviour

The service was withdrawn just last week as drivers continue to deal with ongoing attacks.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

National Express eyeing major growth in Ireland

UK public transport operator National Express plans to develop a significant coach route network in Ireland on the back of unveiling an initial service in Dublin.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020

290m passenger journeys on Irish public transport in 2019; 24m more than year previous

Some 290 million passenger journeys were taken on public transport last year, an increase of 24 million from 2018.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Luas asked to explain Christmas service disruptions that caused 'massive delays'

A large section of the green line was shut down because of a power outage, and a signal fault saw trams suspended on the red line.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

Latest: Large section of green Luas line to stay closed until tomorrow at least

No trams have been running between Balally and Brides Glen since yesterday evening, because of a power fault.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

€2,700 in cash and engagement ring among property lost on Dublin Bus this year

The office in Earls Place is piled high with all sorts of items including a trophy, a bongo and even a giant rug.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

Go-Ahead bus firm to launch second Irish contract

UK-based bus and rail provider Go-Ahead has said it will start a second bus contract in Ireland for commuter towns outside Dublin next week.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

Luas trams operational again after 'technical problem' causes eight hour suspension

Luas trams are running again with delays in the west of the city after being suspended for eight hours earlier today.

Sat, 09 Nov, 2019

'Expect delays': Irish rail to carry out major engineering works this weekend

Irish rail are to carry out engineering works at several locations this weekend, which is expected to affect many inter-city services.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2019

Revised plans for controversial Bus Connects plan to be unveiled

An extra high frequency route has been added to the plan to overhaul Dublin's bus network.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

Update: Trams on Luas Red line running again after gas leak

Luas trams are now running again in Dublin after part of the Red Line was shut down because of a gas leak in Kingswood.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2019

High number of complaints over bus ad for private second-level grinds school

More than 20 complaints about an ad for a private second-level grinds school, that claims to have ‘better teachers, better results’ have been lodged with the advertising watchdog.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2019

Numbers using public transport in Cork on the rise

Numbers using public transport in Cork are growing at a faster pace than anywhere else in the country.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

TFI advertising contract for 'concept architect' to work on Dublin Metrolink project

Dublin's planned metro line - which will run from the city's north to southside - is looking a step closer today.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2019

Luas services suspended after crash between tram and car in Tallaght

Firefighters and paramedics are at the scene, where there are no reports of any serious injuries.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2019

Apprenticeships play a key role in giving young people access to work

Young people are snapping up apprenticeships, availing of the chance to “earn and learn” across a range of skills areas not usually associated with the in-house training model.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2019

Dart service resumes but more repairs on the way

The numbers 7, 7A and 46A buses go from the city centre to Dún Laoghaire, and Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2019

Rail services resume following earlier signalling issues caused by lightning

Rail services from Dublin to Maynooth, M3, and Sligo are due to depart and operate to schedule following signalling issues caused by lightning earlier this evening.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019

Luas passengers told to expect delays this evening

Luas passengers are being told to expect delays along the Green Line this evening.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2019

Papal visit adds nearly €600k to Dublin Bus profits

Free buses for people attending the Papal Mass in the Phoenix Park cost almost €600,000.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019