Pets could be allowed on Irish buses and trains under new proposals
This could be huge New proposals could see cats and dogs finally being allowed onto public transport in Ireland. Currently, small animals are banned from Transport for Ireland, with the exception of guide dogs and assistance animals, with those who break the rules possibly facing fines. There are some exceptions to this rule, with certain […]
6 months ago
Public transport fares to be cut in half for young people from today
Great news for teens and students. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have launched the 50 per cent public transport fare reduction for young people. Even better, the new half-price fares take effect from today! The new low fares apply to all subsidised public transport journeys on Dublin Bus, […]
4 years ago
Mum wants people to know what it’s like to be a parent with a disability on public transport
Using public transport with kids is always a struggle but when you are also a wheelchair user that struggle is multiplied. My cousin is a wheelchair user and whenever I have to try to navigate my pram around a driver who parked on a path I think how much of an inconvenience it would be […]
7 years ago
Homeless families in Dublin to receive free public transport next month
Homeless families living in the capital will be given access to free transport from next month. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy recently announced that families living in emergency accommodation will be able to avail of free public transport from August. Children living in emergency accommodation already have access to free transport to and from school but […]
7 years ago
Senator calls for public transport to be cheaper at the weekend
It would be handy. If you’re a regular public transport user, then you know of the rise in fares over the past number of years. I remember being in school and paying 20c to get home on the bus. Of course, that was a school child’s fare… however it’s now €3 or €2.25 with a […]
7 years ago
Etiquette expert says children should give up their seats on public transport
Do you agree? As midterm approaches, we’re all trying to ensure we’ve enough to keep the kids entertained while they’re home from school. Yes, we’re all planning trips to here, there and everywhere and if that involves public transport, then one etiquette expert says you need to keep one thing in mind. William Hanson has […]
8 years ago