THE residents of Waterloo Road in Dublin 4 and the commuters using that route have suffered for many months as a result of road works which are slowly progressing and the end may be in sight at least for those blessed with good vision.

THE MANAGING directors of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus are to step down at the end of the month, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Dublin Bus has posted a trading surplus of €7.3m last year, up from €3.4m in 2002 while passenger figures rose 2.3%, the company's 2003 annual report has revealed.

Minister for Transport, Seamus Brennan has launched the new National Taxi Council, describing the body as a significant step towards delivering a professional taxi industry countrywide.