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# busconnects

This year
2023
BusConnects: Three new routes for west Dublin and east Kildare set to begin on Sunday
This latest expansion of the bus network is billed as Phase 5a of TFI’s Bus Network Redesign scheme, which has been underway since 2021.
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Jun 21st 2023, 12:18 PM
Bus services in Galway to increase by nearly 50% under proposed new network
Consultation on the draft new network launched today and will run for six weeks.
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Apr 24th 2023, 5:24 PM
Changes to BusConnects Cork plan unveiled as fresh public consultation opens
BusConnects Cork is a €600 million programme of work that aims to improve the city’s bus system.
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Mar 30th 2023, 12:17 PM
High-powered EV chargers to be installed every 60km along all main roads under new Govt plan
€100 million fund to provide chargers along the main road network.
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Jan 18th 2023, 6:30 AM
Last year
2022
Dublin Bus apologises for 'real-time' issues as staffing crisis could delay BusConnects roll-out
Dublin Bus has 150 vacancies to fill, while Go-Ahead has 45 roles.
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Nov 8th 2022, 1:30 PM
Compulsory purchase order for west county Dublin section of BusConnects scheme submitted
A decision is due by March.
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Nov 7th 2022, 7:00 AM
Core BusConnects route linking Lucan to Dublin city centre enters planning phase
The route is part of a scheme to transform Dublin City’s public transport system.
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Oct 27th 2022, 8:00 PM
Major €600m investment in Cork public transport with new buses, routes and cycle ways
The plan, if implemented, involves major cycling and bus infrastructure with faster bus times and a zero emission fleet.
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Apr 20th 2022, 11:05 AM
Cabinet approves moving BusConnects ahead to planning stage
Today’s decision will also allow the NTA to start the tendering process for ‘Next Generation Ticketing’ technology.
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Mar 8th 2022, 3:33 PM
All time
Cork City to get more bus services with shorter wait times under new BusConnects proposals
The NTA has today unveiled a draft new bus network for Cork.
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Nov 2nd 2021, 11:30 AM
First phase of new BusConnects network in Dublin comes into operation today
The new routes commencing today take over from the 29a, 32, 31, 31a and 31b.
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Jun 27th 2021, 12:05 PM
BusConnects: H Spine towards Howth and Malahide to begin from Sunday
The landmark BusConnects plan involves investments in fleet and infrastructure as well as a redesign of Dublin’s bus network.
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Jun 24th 2021, 1:31 PM
Transport specialist teams appointed to design improve bus network for Cork City
The appointments are part of the BusConnects Cork Programme.
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Jan 19th 2021, 6:26 PM
NTA launches fresh round of public consultation on BusConnects corridors
Cycling campaigners say they have have “serious concerns” about the designs being proposed for major traffic junctions.
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Nov 4th 2020, 1:49 PM
New bus network for Dublin to increase services by 23%, NTA says
The final design of the new network was published by the NTA today.
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Sep 24th 2020, 1:32 PM
Revised BusConnects plan: Fewer front gardens impacted, less tree-cutting
A comprehensive replanting programme will ensure more trees are replaced than are removed, the NTA says.
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Mar 4th 2020, 4:00 PM
Explainer: Here's what the revised BusConnects plan would mean for your bus route
The routes have been revised after the initial public consultation. Here’s what they look like.
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Oct 26th 2019, 12:05 AM
NTA is looking for 'front garden negotiators' ahead of next phase of BusConnects
A number of areas of north and south Dublin have protested against the NTA’s plans.
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Sep 27th 2019, 12:05 AM
Up to 3.6m BusConnects leaflets to be delivered to every home and business in greater Dublin
A new public consultation will open on the bus plans next month.
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Aug 15th 2019, 6:20 AM
Minister urges BusConnects 'rethink' and says 'alternative route must be found' in constituency
With BusConnects yet to progress to its next revised stage, public representatives have been having their say.
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Jul 29th 2019, 12:05 AM
South Dublin locals have been tying ribbons to trees in protest at the BusConnects plan
Locals say some of the trees are over 120 years old. A protest walk is planned for tomorrow.
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May 18th 2019, 11:00 AM
NTA receives 30,000 submissions about BusConnects plan
The NTA boss is to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to talk about Metrolink and BusConnects plans.
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Mar 27th 2019, 6:15 AM
Public asked for its say on six new corridors under radical BusConnects plan
1,300 properties would be affected by 16 new bus corridors, the NTA has said.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 3:00 PM
Around 1,300 Dublin property owners to get average of €25k compensation over Bus Connects plan
The cost of continuous bus routes linking areas of Dublin with the city will likely stretch into billions of euro.
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Nov 15th 2018, 12:05 AM
Plans rolled out for continuous bus lanes in Dublin - but property owners to lose parts of gardens to make way
The NTA has launched a public consultation on the latest phase of its Bus Connects plan.
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Nov 14th 2018, 3:52 PM
New BusConnects plan won't be published until 'sometime' next year
The NTA has said that it can’t indicate when a new plan will be published due to the level of submissions – over 30,000.
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Oct 24th 2018, 12:05 AM
'If we're not successful in five years, we won't be here': Go-Ahead answers privatisation fears
Ireland manager Ed Wills says he’s quickly learned that bus services are an ‘emotive’ issue.
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Oct 18th 2018, 3:57 PM
'He's all at sea': Ross criticised for asking for info about bus redesign three weeks after launching it
A letter sent from his constituency office asked for an “official line of detail” that he could give to his constituents on the plan.
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Oct 14th 2018, 10:30 AM
Visually impaired couple who work in city say BusConnects will have 'devastating effect'
Politicians from across Dublin have been conveying the concerns of constituents over the BusConnects plan in recent months.
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Oct 14th 2018, 12:05 AM
'Everyday bus users are refusing to fold up their buggies to allow wheelchair users on board'
The transport committee was told that new regulations are needed to force people to fold up their prams.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 7:45 AM
Explainer: How the new Dublin Bus network plans would change your route
It’s not set in stone but here’s how the new Dublin Bus route network would change your travel plans.
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Jul 7th 2018, 7:30 AM
Dublin's radical bus corridor plan explained: How many gardens will be affected? Will my commute improve?
Road-widening will impact on 1,300 front gardens as part of the NTA’s new plan.
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Jun 12th 2018, 3:23 PM
New routes, new buses and paying by card: 7,000 people have say on future of Dublin bus network
The consultation is closing on Friday 7 July, and people are being urged to give their responses before then.
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Jul 5th 2017, 4:31 PM