Senator Seán Kyne has called for greater flexibility when it comes to stops on Local Link bus services especially those in Connemara.
The Fine Gael senator said that following investment in the new bus routes in rural areas through the NTA’s Local Link services, we must now see flexibility in managing stops along the routes to make them more accessible and useable.
Senator Kyne highlighted the new 432 service in Connemara which serves An Cheathrú Rua to Clifden, where passengers cannot request a stop along the route which has up to 13km between stops.
“This means that someone living in between stops has to travel quite a distance to catch the bus,” he said, describing it as ‘defeating the purpose’ of the service.
“I’m asking for more frequent stops along routes to make them more user friendly especially for elderly passengers and those without cars who cannot travel to designated stops.
“These new services are very welcome. Now we need to make the most of them so an element of flexibility on stops is needed from the NTA.”
