transport Archives – The College View

Why ridesharing services are needed in Ireland

February 1, 2023

The shortage of taxis in Ireland is an issue that has profoundly been discussed and debated, but no real meaningful or productive improvement has been accomplished as of yet. While many taxi drivers have

Dublin needs more 24-hour buses and taxi services

October 26, 2022

On the 16th of October, Transport for Ireland launched the fourth phase of its BusConnects plan. This includes two more 24-hour bus routes the G1 and the G2. This brings the total number of bus

Transport Crisis in Rural Ireland

October 13, 2021

How the lack of transport in rural Ireland is causing problems.

Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink

November 14, 2018

Construction for the MetroLink on Na Fianna GAA pitch will not go ahead after the idea was met with opposition from club members and local residents.

Changes in public transport fares announced

October 31, 2018

Currently over 70% of Dublin Bus payments are made by Leap card. The hopes are that in the coming years this number will increase, and cash payments will be streamlined out of the system completely.

Go-Ahead take over four Dublin Bus routes

October 17, 2018

Rachel Power writes about the private company Go- Ahead taking control of four Dublin Bus routes.

BUDGET 2019: Transport, Tourism and Sport

October 9, 2018

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was allocated €1.26 billion from the Budget 2019. €40 million of this will go towards fixing potholes.

Driverless transport takes Dublin by storm

October 3, 2018

The EZ10 takes to the roads of Dublin city during the driverless vehicles first venture in Ireland.

Irish Rail tackle on board issues

February 21, 2018

Customer service officers will now be on board intercity train services, according to Irish Rail.

New Dublin metro will have a DCU platform

October 25, 2017

Dublin’s new rail system is set to “transform connectivity to and from Dublin City University”, according to the college.

New bus routes announced for DCU commuters

September 28, 2016

New bus routes travelling to and from DCU are now providing another transport option for staff and students commuting to the university.

Metro North with serve DCU

October 14, 2015

The Metro North plan with connect Dublin airport to the city centre and will cost approximately €2.4bn