National transport authority publishes latest BusConnects progress report
The National Transport Authority has released its biannual update detailing the ongoing expansion of bus infrastructure across Ireland. This comprehensive review highlights significant construction milestones in Dublin and outlines the strategic development of sustainable transit networks nationwide.
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The National Transport Authority has released its latest biannual report, providing a transparent assessment of the BusConnects programme's evolution across Irish cities. The document serves to track project delivery, milestone achievements, and the broader impact on sustainable travel, passenger experience, and overall public transport efficiency. While reporting is currently most detailed for Dublin due to its advanced implementation stage, the document also contextualises the development status for Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.
In the capital, the programme has reached a pivotal stage, with all Core Bus Corridors now securing planning approval and construction underway at Liffey Valley and Ballymun-Finglas. Passenger demand remains robust, evidenced by 188 million boardings in 2025, a figure supported by the introduction of 24-hour routes and weekend service enhancements. Furthermore, the TFI 90 Minute Fare has facilitated greater travel flexibility, recording 35 million uses last year, while the transition to electric bus fleets has successfully avoided over 5,500 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Progress continues to accelerate nationwide, with the Cork preliminary business case receiving cabinet approval and the Tivoli temporary depot reaching substantial completion. As these regional programmes move through planning and development, the authority intends to incorporate more granular performance data in future updates. Interested parties can review the full findings and detailed project statistics available on the official National Transport Authority website.
In the capital, the programme has reached a pivotal stage, with all Core Bus Corridors now securing planning approval and construction underway at Liffey Valley and Ballymun-Finglas. Passenger demand remains robust, evidenced by 188 million boardings in 2025, a figure supported by the introduction of 24-hour routes and weekend service enhancements. Furthermore, the TFI 90 Minute Fare has facilitated greater travel flexibility, recording 35 million uses last year, while the transition to electric bus fleets has successfully avoided over 5,500 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Progress continues to accelerate nationwide, with the Cork preliminary business case receiving cabinet approval and the Tivoli temporary depot reaching substantial completion. As these regional programmes move through planning and development, the authority intends to incorporate more granular performance data in future updates. Interested parties can review the full findings and detailed project statistics available on the official National Transport Authority website.
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