Bidding process for construction contracts worth €7.9bn begins – The Irish Times
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has begun the process of selecting bidders to tender for MetroLink contracts, with a…
What’s so complex about introducing contactless payment for public transport in Ireland? – The Irish Times
The question has been asked many times. Why can’t people in Ireland use their bank cards to tap…
New contactless payment system for public transport may cost up to €270m – The Irish Times
A new system for making contactless ticket payments across the State’s public transport services could cost almost €270…
‘Pity’ Deer Park works cost €753,000 but new entrance is ‘a good project’, PAC told – The Irish Times
A new entrance to a South Dublin park, which ended up costing €500,000 more than originally estimated is…
‘BusConnects is a shambles’ – Reliability, app issues and ‘ghost buses’ raised in the Dáil
The NTA offered an explanation for the phenomenon of ghose buses, as a number of issues with the…
Funding approval for Dart+ South West could be brought forward to pre-2030 – The Irish Times
The Government may reconsider its decision to delay the funding of the €1 billion Dart+ South West project…
Transport budget too small for new services in 2026, officials admit – The Irish Times
The Government’s transport budget for 2026 will not be enough for any new services, senior Department of Transport…
Transport security force will fail to stop ‘epidemic of antisocial behaviour’, workers say – The Irish Times
A planned new security force aimed at deterring and tackling violence and antisocial behaviour on buses and trains…
‘You’re never going to keep everybody happy’, says NTA’s head of public transport – The Irish Times
Bus users – and the bus-curious – bought into National Transport Authority (NTA) proposals back in 2017 for…
Charges needed in Dublin as morning traffic peak now worse than London, Dublin Bus says – The Irish Times
Congestion charges to “discourage” motorists from driving in Dublin city centre should be introduced to improve bus services,…
Protest over new BusConnects route in Chapelizod, Dublin – The Irish Times
“We are here to show them they picked a fight with the wrong community,” said Seán Hewitt to…
Changes announced to contentious BusConnects route but further protests loom – The Irish Times
A protest against an “unacceptable” BusConnects service is to proceed on Saturday despite the National Transport Authority (NTA)…