Dublin Bus have announced a radical overhaul of bus routes across the city to be rolled out in the coming months. Due to significant falls in revenue, Dublin Bus are re-organising their bus network to make it more efficient.
According to Dublin Bus, the following areas will benefit from faster journey times into town: Faster journey times to the City Centre from Ongar, Beechfield, Hazelbury, Latchford, Manorfields, Hartstown, Huntstown, Dunboyne, Littlepace, Corduff and Mulhuddart.
“It’s important that local communities are properly consulted about changes to bus routes to ensure that people aren’t needlessly inconvenienced.
“In general, what people are most concerned about its getting into town as quickly as possible and with the least hassle possible. It’s important that the redesign of the bus network reflects this.
“Dublin 15 is one of the fastest growing population centres in the country. It needs significant and ongoing investment in its public transport network to ensure it remains an attractive place to live in and to invest in. A proper public transport system is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
“There are parts of Dublin 15 which are grossly under-served by transport links at the moment. Places like Tyrellstown and Hollystown need more buses, not less. They need better links with Blanchardstown and with the rail network.
“I would also like to see the roll out of real time bus information so that when people are at a bus stop, they know how long they will have to wait. This happens on the train and on the LUAS – there’s no reason why it can’t happen on all Dublin Bus routes. A small change like this could revolutionise the way people use buses and could significantly boost traffic numbers.
“I would say to anyone who is concerned about losing out through these changes to consult the Dublin Bus website and get in touch with me if they are unhappy in any way. I would also encourage people to attend one of the local information meetings that Dublin Bus have committed to holding in the area.
“I will be meeting with representatives from Dublin Bus in the coming days and I intend to make the case for maintaining and enhancing the bus network in Dublin 15.”