Gormley: Proper bus service will reduce car emissions

MORE buses, running on time and in their own bus lanes throughout the country will help solve Ireland’s emissions from the increasing number of cars on the road, said Environment Minister John Gormley.

A report just issued by the European Environmental Agency shows green house gases from vehicles on Irish roads increased by more than 180% in the past 16 years — the highest in the EU.

Mr Gormley said there are buses driving around half empty because people want to use their cars to transport themselves door to door.