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Ireland warned to prepare as ‘most dangerous’ Storm Éowyn approaches

Ireland warned to prepare as ‘most dangerous’ Storm Éowyn approaches

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

The worst of the storm is expected to hit on Friday morning with winds predicted to reach up to 130kph.
Dublin taxi driver who told passenger 'you look sexy' spared criminal conviction

Dublin taxi driver who told passenger 'you look sexy' spared criminal conviction

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Defence counsel said the man came to Ireland in 2005 and has been a taxi driver for 15 years with a completely unblemished record and generally sent his earnings home.
Dublin City Council acted 'beyond its powers' with traffic changes on quays, traders say

Dublin City Council acted 'beyond its powers' with traffic changes on quays, traders say

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

By way of judicial review, the traders are seeking to challenge traffic changes and restrictions on the use of private vehicles at O'Connell Bridge.
NTA increasing taxi fares will affect night-time economy - Uber

NTA increasing taxi fares will affect night-time economy - Uber

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Uber said the increase to taxi fares will disproportionately affect workers in the hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife sectors.
Taxi fare increases come into effect

Taxi fare increases come into effect

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Between 2022 and 2024, the cost of operating a taxi rose by roughly nine to 11 per cent
New study proposes Galway light rail system similar to the Luas

New study proposes Galway light rail system similar to the Luas

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

It has been dubbed 'Gluas' by locals and could cost €1.34 billion or more, but the study believes it could reduce car journeys in Galway city by 10 per cent.
High Court challenge brought over Blanchardstown to city centre BusConnects route

High Court challenge brought over Blanchardstown to city centre BusConnects route

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The companies, which have registered offices in Co Monaghan, say the removal of regular traffic will have a “catastrophic” effect on the commercial viability of their site.
E-scooters banned on public transport due to fire safety concerns

E-scooters banned on public transport due to fire safety concerns

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

The ban includes those that can be folded and carried - but does not apply to e-bikes or mobility scooters.
Taxi fares to increase by 9% from December

Taxi fares to increase by 9% from December

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

The increase in taxi fares will take effect on December 1st
NTA recommends 9% increase in taxi fares

NTA recommends 9% increase in taxi fares

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

The NTA has launched a public consultation on the proposed fare increase following its regular two-yearly review of charges in the industry.
Court grants leave for second challenge over BusConnects route

Court grants leave for second challenge over BusConnects route

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

The case asks the court to overturn An Bord Pleanála’s approval of the 8.3km road project from Blackrock to Dublin City Centre
Court decision throws legality of hotel courtesy cars into doubt, says judge

Court decision throws legality of hotel courtesy cars into doubt, says judge

Mon, 27 May, 2024

The prosecution was brought by the National Transport Authority under Section 46 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013
NTA criticised over plan to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin

NTA criticised over plan to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Plans to end direct rail services between Wexford and Dublin have been described as contrary to the Government's green agenda
Over 680,000 fewer cars on city roads each day due to walkers and cyclists

Over 680,000 fewer cars on city roads each day due to walkers and cyclists

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The National Transport Authority has published the findings of a large-scale survey looking at travel habits around the five largest cities in the State
Survey shows Luas passengers three times more likely to feel unsafe compared to other public transport users

Survey shows Luas passengers three times more likely to feel unsafe compared to other public transport users

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Punctuality and reliability were cited as the main reason for commuters being satisfied with all types of public transport modes.
Cycling will become most common way to travel, Eamon Ryan says

Cycling will become most common way to travel, Eamon Ryan says

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

The Green leader pledged to make cycling feel safe for everyone.
Numbers using public transport hits record high

Numbers using public transport hits record high

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Over 308 million journeys were made on public transport last year
New rail timetable adds services to busy routes

New rail timetable adds services to busy routes

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

The new timetable took effect on Sunday

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