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Monday 21 September 2020
Cycling in Dublin is up by 9.4% on last year.
At the peak of Covid-19 restrictions traffic was down by about 78%, it’s now down by 16.3% in Dublin and 12.6% elsewhere.
Social distancing is a rule while waiting for school buses but not on them.
The extension will apply to customers who hold an annual TaxSaver ticket for public transport services.
The 4km extension would create four new stops on the green line alongside a cycle and pedestrian path.
The rules will be in place on School Transport Scheme services operated by Bus Éireann.
Passenger journeys on rail services dropped to a low of 24,000 a week at the start of April.
Deaf and hard of hearing charity Chime welcomed the move.
Advocacy group Chime suggested that transparent face-shields should be allowed to be used instead.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the new measure this afternoon.
It follows weeks of criticism that not enough people were wearing face coverings while on public transport.
The advice comes ahead of Phase Three of the government’s roadmap for re-opening the country.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he would not like to see fines for those not wearing one.
Phase Two begins tomorrow, but people are still advised to only use public transport when necessary.
But social distancing requirements will still mean capacity on services will be just over 20% of pre-Covid levels.
Over eight stations, on average, had lifts out of action over the past two weeks, according to Access for All campaign group.
The research also shows that 80% of workers would prefer to work from home once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
The Taoiseach previously said the wearing of face masks will not be compulsory.
The NBRU has also called for temperature checks for all public transport workers.
Visits to prisons will end from tomorrow, the government has also announced.
Irish Rail recorded 789 reports of anti-social behaviour incidents in 2018; there were 690 in 2017.
Unions have been calling for the introduction of a dedicated transport policing unit.
The measure is part of a plan intended to reduce congestion.
It followed an investigation by the National Standards Authority of Ireland.
Sean O’Kelly tells of the “hit and miss” service that humiliates and distresses people with disabilities.
The party launched its climate action manifesto in Dublin today.
Passenger figures across the rail, bus and tram network in Ireland increase last year.
In one case, an eight-year-old girl had beer contents splashed on her.
Security personnel will be on board the late night services over the coming weeks to ensure customer safety.
There is a large difference in distances between rural and urban settings for all services.
Plans are being advanced to introduce a cashless payment system on public transport by 2027.
The plans would see contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and possibly QR codes being used to pay.
The company will be responsible for carrying out random tests on company workers.
Fianna Fáil is calling for the establishment of a dedicated transport police unit to combat anti-social behaviour.
Irish Rail has said it is concerned about the “worsening trend” and has undertaken measures to address it.
Dublin Bus and Go Ahead Ireland will accept valid rail passes this weekend.
The redesign comes after an unprecedented response to a public consultation campaign that saw almost 50,000 people contribute.
The company is required to meet punctuality targets as part of its contract with the NTA.
The British-owned firm began operating 24 routes in Ireland in September 2018.
The first of the trams, which will increase passenger capacity from 319 to 408, was officially unveiled today.
PUBS OUTSIDE DUBLIN that don’t serve food will be permitted to open today for the first time since March.
Strict measures will be in place: customers will not be able to sit at or order at the bar, and groups will be limited to six people from three different households, with distancing of at least one metre between each table.
If a pub can implement a distance of two metres, the 105-minute time limit for customers can be waived. All customers are to be off the premises by 11.30pm.
Amidst a rising number of cases in counties around the country, Professor Philip Nolan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that although people outside of Dublin can go to the pub, “the question is should you, and how often”.
So, with that in mind, will you go to a ‘wet’ pub this week?
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