Dublin commuters facing gridlock as bus strike kicks in

Tens of thousands of commuters in Dublin will today use bikes, taxis, cars, and any other mode of transport to get around as a 48-hour Dublin Bus strike begins.

The industrial action by driver unions is expected to affect in excess of 400,000 Dublin Bus customers today and tomorrow, with further strikes set for September 15/16, and September 23/24.

Retail Ireland has estimated those using Dublin Bus services account for 42% of all retail spend in the city.