Pictured above: NTA CEO Anne Graham and James Caffrey, Head of Finance at Go-Ahead Ireland.
New livery, new operator for bus routes 45a, 59, 63 and 75
Four bus routes are to switch from Dublin Bus to Go-Ahead Ireland from Sunday October 7, in a move that will see improved services, not just on these routes, but in other parts of the network too.
Passengers on these routes will see immediate improvements in frequency and service levels from Sunday, and on about 20 other routes being transferred to Go-Ahead in the weeks and months ahead.
In addition, the switchover of routes will free up resources which has allowed NTA to approve a major programme of service enhancements including significant frequency improvements on 25 Dublin Bus routes.
NTA Chief Executive Officer Anne Graham said: “In the coming weeks and months, we will see a very substantial increase in frequency and service levels on about 50 bus routes in Dublin, operated under the Transport for Ireland brand, by both Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.”
“This is the single biggest programme of service improvements that the NTA has ever approved and it is indicative of the level of commitment we have to making the bus service better for more passengers across the network in Dublin.”
“This represents good news for the customer who from Sunday will begin to benefit from more frequent buses at both peak and off-peak times, as well as at weekends.”
“It’s also good news from a job-creation point of view with 165 drivers already recruited by Go-Ahead, and another 175 planned. And of course, Dublin Bus are maintaining their full driver complement.”
Ed Willis, Managing Director of Go-Ahead Ireland said: “We are delighted to commence operation of further services and are looking forward to providing a quality service to our customers and playing our part in helping to keep Dublin moving.”
ROUTES SWITCHING TO GO-AHEAD IRELAND
From Sunday October 7, the Routes 45A, 75, 63 & 59 will be operated by Go-Ahead Ireland as Transport for Ireland services under a Public Service Obligation contract with the National Transport Authority.
There will be route amendments and frequency improvements to services on these routes:
Route 45a – Dun Laoghaire to Kilmacanogue
Route 59 – Dun Laoghaire to Killiney
Route 63 – Dun Laoghaire to Kilternan
Route 75 – Dun Laoghaire to Tallaght
EXPANSION OF DUBLIN BUS SERVICES
The switchover of routes will free up resources in Dublin Bus which has allowed NTA to approve a major expansion programme including significant frequency improvements on 25 separate Dublin Bus routes.
These improvements will help meet increased demand at peak periods and will encourage greater use of bus services during the off peak period and on Saturdays and Sundays.
Frequency improvements will be introduced on a phased basis as driver and vehicle resources become available.
From Sunday October 7
Route 14 – Ardlea Road to Dundrum via Malahide Road, City Centre and Rathmines
Monday to Friday
Daytime frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Saturday
Morning frequency to be doubled from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes
Daytime frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Evening frequency doubled from every 40 minutes to every 20 minutes
Sunday
Morning frequency improved from every 40 minutes to every 30 minutes
Daytime frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Evening frequency improved from every 40 minutes to every 30 minutes
From Sunday October 21
Route 1 – Santry to Sandymount via City Centre
Monday to Friday
Full 10 minute service to operate additionally from Santry in morning peak period
Daytime frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Evening frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Morning peak services to operate from both Santry and Sandymount every 10 minutes
Saturday
Services to commence 1 hour earlier at 0700
20 minute frequency to commence earlier at 0900 and operate throughout the day to last bus
Sunday
Services to commence 1 hour earlier at 0900
Route 15 – Clongriffin to Ballycullen Road via Malahide Road, City Centre and Rathmines
Monday to Friday
Evening frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Saturday
Evening frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Sunday
Daytime frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Evening frequency doubled from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes
Route 15A – Limekiln Avenue to Ringsend Road via Rathmines and City Centre
Sunday
Services to commence earlier from Limekiln Avenue at 0815
Route 15b – Stocking Avenue to Ringsend Road via Rathmines and City Centre
Monday to Friday
Services to commence earlier from Stocking Avenue at 0600
Daytime frequency to be improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Saturday
Early morning frequency doubled from every 30 minutes to every 15 minutes
Daytime frequency improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Evening frequency increased from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Sunday
Daytime frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Route 27 – Clarehall to Jobstown via Malahide Road, City Centre, Crumlin and Tallaght
Monday to Friday
Daytime frequency improved from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes
Evening frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Saturday
Daytime frequency improved from every 15 minutes to every 10 minutes
Evening frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
Sunday
Services to commence earlier at 0800 from Clarehall and Jobstown
Daytime frequency to be improved from every 20 minutes to every 15 minutes
Evening frequency improved from every 30 minutes to every 20 minutes
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following routes will be transferred to Go-Ahead Ireland in phases over the coming weeks and months
Improvements to the following Dublin Bus routes will be introduced on a phased basis as driver and vehicle resources become available over the coming months.
