DUBLIN North East TD Sean Kenny (LAB) has welcomed the unveiling of 80 new highly advanced double-decker buses for the city’s bus services.
The buses will be equipped with additional safety features, extra CCTV and Wi-Fi.
Deputy Kenny said he hopes the new buses will encourage people to leave their cars at home and avail of public transport instead.
“These replacement vehicles are a good example of how this Government is determined to make the best use of the limited resources available, by investing wisely in public transport,
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“When combined with other Government investments like integrated ticketing, providing more bus shelters, real time passenger information, and the National Journey Planner, I hope these 80 replacement buses will encourage more people to switch from cars to public transport.
“I encourage anyone who hasn’t used public transport for a while to see for themselves how the new improvements are making a difference,
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The new buses will form part of the Dublin Bus fleet replacement programme, which is being funded at a cost of
?¬26 million as part of the Government’s capital programme.
The buses, as well as having additional security features, will also be wheelchair accessible.
They will feature bilingual passenger information signs in the upper and lower saloons that will announce the next bus stop.
In addition, there will be individual seating for 68 passengers and standing space for 11 further passengers in the lower saloon, and a dedicated space for wheelchair users, with a clearer marking of wheelchair spaces and improved luggage storage.
Commenting on the unveiling of the new buses, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar said:
“I’m very pleased to announce this major Government investment in Dublin’s public transport network.
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