Bus Éireann News
Bus Éireann to move to a ‘Saturday Plus’ schedule from Wednesday, April 1st
New timetable will be based on the current Saturday schedule, augmented by additional services
Friday, 27th March, 2020
Bus Éireann celebrates International Women’s Day in Limerick with career workshop for female staff
To mark International Women’s day, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s largest public transport operator outside of Dublin, hosted a coffee morning for female staff in the Bus Éireann Boardroom in Limerick this week. Similar events were also held in Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, Cork and Sligo.
Thursday, 12th March, 2020
Bus Éireann celebrates International Women’s Day in Dundalk with career workshop for female staff
To mark International Women’s day, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s largest public transport operator outside of Dublin, hosted a coffee morning for female staff in Dundalk’s Crowne Plaza this week. Similar events were also held in Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Cork and Sligo.
Wednesday, 11th March, 2020
Bus Éireann celebrates a record 1.3 million additional customer journeys on Route 220
This month marks the first year anniversary of Cork’s first ever 24 hour city bus service, Route 220 (Ovens (EMC) - Ballincollig - City Centre - Maryborough Hill - Carrigaline (Liosbourne & Ferney Road) that came into operation in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on the 13th of January 2019.
Thursday, 30th January, 2020
2019 a milestone year for Bus Éireann with highest passenger numbers in a decade
2019 was a milestone year for Bus Éireann, as it introduced a wide range of customer focused initiatives, which has contributed to over 88 million customer journeys in 2019, an increase of over 5 million compared to 2018.
Friday, 27th December, 2019
Bus Éireann boost Drogheda local economy by €4.5 million in 2019
In conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), Bus Éireann boosted its service offering to customers in Drogheda in 2019 with the introduction of new and enhanced services. Drogheda customer usage on town services is well ahead of expectation while demand on the commuter route to Dublin is also performing strongly.
Monday, 23rd December, 2019
Bus Éireann boost Co. Galway economy by €40m in 2019
Bus Éireann boosted its service offering to customers in Galway in 2019 with the introduction of new and additional services. Galway city passenger numbers have grown by over 20% to a whopping 5.6m passenger journeys. There is also a 56% increase in passengers using their Leap Card on all trips in Galway.
Tuesday, 17th December, 2019
Travelling Home for Christmas Has Never Been Easier - As Bus Éireann Unveils Festive Timetable
Bus Éireann today alongside popular travel and lifestyle blogger Lauren Arthurs, announced its timetables for Christmas and New Year, confirming details of services nationwide over the festive season. Buses will run every day across the Christmas holiday period - apart from December 25 - with services operating standard timetables with some slight exceptions.
Wednesday, 11th December, 2019
Record breaking customer journeys in 2019 on Waterford city services
2019 has been a landmark year for Bus Éireann with a massive 72% increase in Customer journeys on the Waterford city network this year, according to preliminary figures released today. The total number of passenger journeys undertaken in Waterford city in the last 12 months has increased following the introduction of a greatly enhanced City network in December 2018. These services are all operated under contract to the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Tuesday, 10th December, 2019
Bus Éireann announce Christmas & New Year service schedule
Bus Éireann wishes to advise customers of its timetables for the Christmas and New Year period, with some extra services over the festive season. Buses will run every day across the Christmas holiday period - apart from December 25th - with services operating standard timetables with some slight exceptions.
Thursday, 5th December, 2019
Bus Éireann awarded new five-year Direct Award contract with the National Transport Authority (NTA)
Bus Éireann has signed a new five-year Direct Award contract with the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the delivery of public transport services across Ireland. The contract is worth in excess of €800 million and includes the delivery of services for 218 routes nationwide.
Friday, 29th November, 2019
New Improved Route 424 between Galway, Carraroe, Lettermullen, Carna
Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority are pleased to announce a new improved Route 424 service between Galway, Carraroe, Lettermullen and Carna. There will be a 33% increase in service frequency, which is good news for customers and will include the following new services:
Friday, 29th November, 2019
New Route 225 between Cork Airport & Haulbowline and Enhanced Route 216
Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) are pleased to announce the introduction of a new bus service Route 225 linking Haulbowline – Ringaskiddy – Carrigaline and Cork Airport.
Thursday, 31st October, 2019
Back #InTheDrivingSeat with the launch of low-floor accessible buses from Donegal to Sligo
Today Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) launched two low-entry accessible vehicles on the Route 480 between Ballyshannon and Sligo service with a further 36 accessible vehicles being deployed on Public Services Obligation (PSO) services in Sligo, Mayo, Galway and Clare by the end of this year.
Friday, 6th September, 2019
Bus Éireann announcement regarding 5% discount for online ticket purchases
Bus Éireann customers are advised that on and from 16 September 2019, the 5% online discount will be removed from all commuter, rural and local Bus Éireann services.
Friday, 6th September, 2019