The annual Christmas Park and Ride shuttle bus service will be running again from next weekend for people coming to do their holiday shopping.
The shuttle service will run from Saturday, December 14 until Tuesday, December 24 from Galway Racecourse to he Fairgreen Coach Station.
Buses will run every 15 minutes in both directions Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 9:15pm.
On Sundays, the service will run every 15 minutes from 11:00am to 7:00pm and every 30 minutes from 7:00pm to 9:15pm.
Fares are €1 per person each-way. Children and pensioners travel for free. All-day parking at the racecourse is included in the bus fare.
Further information on the service can be found at www.GalwayCity.ie/ParkandRide.
Referring to the Christmas Park & Ride, Brendan Gallagher, Senior Executive Engineer, Galway City Council, said that the service offers convenience for shoppers, while reducing traffic congestion in the city over the Christmas period.
“This fantastic service affords you the opportunity to leave the car behind and travel in and out of the city to shop, eat out, visit the Christmas Market or other events or venues, without the stress of parking or congestion.”
“Every car that is left at the Racecourse is one less vehicle contributing to traffic and emissions in Galway City over the busy Christmas period.”
“A special thanks to our partners the Fairgreen Coach Station, Galway Racecourse and Callinan Coaches for helping us to deliver this excellent service.”
In addition to this, Irish Rail is offering free parking at Athenry Station for the month of December, along with reduced fares.
Customers can avail of a 20% reduction off all fares and a €6.00 Day Return fare from Oranmore to Galway.
