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Dublin bus Pulling service @ 4pm?

shanemort · 2010-01-06 14:58:54

Rumor out there that buses are getting pulled @ 4pm? any one here any truth to it?

06-01-2010 3:58pm

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Rumor out there that buses are getting pulled @ 4pm?

any one here any truth to it?

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#2 06-01-2010 4:01pm

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source? DB site not updated recently

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#3 06-01-2010 4:03pm

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no source, heard from 2 people, and on a few peoples twitter pages, just listening now to news no mention of it, i dont think its true as that would be too evil, tens of thousands of people stuck to walk home!

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#4 06-01-2010 4:03pm

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I can't get on to the Dublin Bus website, I do not have the money to get a Cab home and walking home may be really dangerous.

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#5 06-01-2010 4:04pm

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shanemort wrote: »

Rumor out there that buses are getting pulled @ 4pm?

any one here any truth to it?

I'd be shocked if they left the passengers who went to work stranded.
The DB website now says "Service Unavailable", referring to their website not the buses I hope !

I'm sure they'll service the major routes and just avoid the badly affected estates as they have been.

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#6 06-01-2010 4:04pm

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well as we speak, the website is now down completely!

Probably curtail the timetables rather than stop altogether - uless it gets worse that is

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#7 06-01-2010 4:07pm

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Says it all really ....

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#8 06-01-2010 4:08pm

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Thought the service was already curtailed.

Took 45 minutes to get a 39, starting from 10:30am

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#9 06-01-2010 4:09pm

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Its probably down because so many people are trying to get on to it. I reallly am sick of this weather, how do people who have snow for months cope with this weather?

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#10 06-01-2010 4:09pm

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I already face a longer walk than is good for me because DB shortened the route for my bus already. If they cancel buses at 4 altogether it will mean i have a 10 km walk to make.
I can live with routes changing or delays in these conditions but cancelling all service is unacceptable and just plain ridiculous. It is only a bit of snow on the roads ffs.

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#11 06-01-2010 4:09pm

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You could always find your local bus garage/depots phone number and ring them up to check the status.

I know Conyngham Road Garage serving West Dublin is 01 7032172

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#12 06-01-2010 4:10pm

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Lux23 wrote: »

Its probably down because so many people are trying to get on to it. I reallly am sick of this weather, how do people who have snow for months cope with this weather?

They're actually prepared for it, with winter tyres, proper road treatment from local authorities etc. Unlike this country.

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#13 06-01-2010 4:10pm

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Doubt it tbh. Its stopped snowing now
The AA Roadwatch site is down aswell. Cant handle the traffic

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#14 06-01-2010 4:10pm

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Of course the 4pm rumour could be a clever ruse to get people to clear out of work early, so the busses won't be packed at the normal rush hour.

Why didn't I think of that...?

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#15 06-01-2010 4:11pm

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Lux23 wrote: »

Its probably down because so many people are trying to get on to it. I reallly am sick of this weather, how do people who have snow for months cope with this weather?

oh them places? they have responsible governments who 'plan ahead'

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#16 06-01-2010 4:14pm

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Aha, I got it! Though I see it hasn't been updated since 1245, when it started snowing heavily...

Disruptions to bus services due to extreme weather conditions, please see below for further details.
Wednesday 6th January 2010
Dublin Bus are operating a full service on Wednesday 6th January. However there are a number of areas where conditions are still poor and curtailments are in place, these are listed below. Please check back here regularly for further updates or phone our customer service line from 07:00hrs to 18:00hrs on 8734222.
Dublin Bus apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Last Updated 12:45

Curtailments currently in place;

3 - terminating at Viscount Pub, Swords Road
7 - from City Centre to Cherrywood only

11/a/b - not serving Wadelai, terminating at DCU
13 - not serving Sillogue and Ikea
13a - not serving Shangan, Coultry and Ikea

19 - not serving Tolka Estate
20b - not serving terminus at Maryfield
27b - not serving Castletimon

37 - not serving Blackhorse Avenue
38/a - not serving Ballycoolin Industrial Estate using Ballycoolin Road

40d - not serving Ballycoolin Industrial Estate using Ballycoolin Road
and not serving Blanchardstown Corporate Business Park, terminating at shops on main road at Tyrellstown Estate.

42b - up the Malahide Road turning right onto Tonglegee Road then right onto Springdale Road and back to normal route.
44b - to Blue Church in Kilternan only

50- not serving Killinarden Heights

51 - starting from Molloys in Clondalkin Village
51b/c - not serving Dutch Village/Woodford using Monastery Road

54a- via Wainsfort Road not serving Fortfield Road. Going up Blessington Road, not serving Kiltipper and terminating at The Square Tallaght
56/a - not serving Ballymount and Kingswood

65 - to Blessington Roundabout not serving or Ballymore Eustace

65b- not serving Killinarden Heights
66a - not serving Captains Hill

69 - not serving St. Johns Wood Estate
79/a - not serving Spiddal Park and Parkwest, terminating at Cherry Orchard Hospital
102 - not serving Forest Road

120 - using Fassaugh Avenue to 121 terminus
122 - using Quarry Road and terminating at Halfway House pub, Navan Road
123 - via Philipsburgh Avenue

140 - not serving Ikea, turning at Jamestown Roundabout

145- not serving Kilarney Lane, Herbert Road and Kilbride Lane. (Operating Up & Down Kilarney Road)

150 - not serving Millgate Drive
151 - not serving Adamstown, at Griffeen turning right and going to Superquinn Lucan
185 - from Bray to Enniskerry not serving Shop River
220 - not serving Ballycoolin Industrial Estate using Ballycoolin Road

238 - using Ballycoolin Road

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#17 06-01-2010 4:14pm

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Lux23 wrote: »

Its probably down because so many people are trying to get on to it. I reallly am sick of this weather, how do people who have snow for months cope with this weather?

Countries who get persistent heavy snow every year find it cost effective to buy heavy duty equipment to deal with it. We rarely get snow like this so it's questionable whether it's worth spending huge amounts of money on equipment that would rarely be used.

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#18 06-01-2010 4:15pm

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Better not be true. I cannot get stranded in work.

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#19 06-01-2010 4:17pm

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just got a phone call to say that dublin buses from city center are not running at the moment...

it seems every goon in the city is trying to leave at once. creating crazy traffic.
sit tight... the sun is coming !!

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#20 06-01-2010 4:24pm

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heard on the radio , all bus drivers told to stop until roads been gritted ?

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#21 06-01-2010 4:27pm

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just went to get the 130 into town and the driver says there's a pile up in north strand so no 130 service into town currently.

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#22 06-01-2010 4:30pm

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Just been told by a reliable source that all buses are grounded and may not be back today.

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#23 06-01-2010 4:30pm

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What's your reliable source?

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#24 06-01-2010 4:31pm

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My mate just got kicked off, bus driver said no buses until roads have been salted.

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#25 06-01-2010 4:32pm

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adrieanne__x wrote: »

What's your reliable source?

A talking peanut

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#26 06-01-2010 4:32pm

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adrieanne__x wrote: »

What's your reliable source?

A bus driver!

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#27 06-01-2010 4:33pm

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Whippersnapper wrote: »

A bus driver!

Haha, sorry wasn't doubting you, just getting onto the MIL in work in Glasnevin and telling her about it.

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#28 06-01-2010 4:36pm

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Buses have been told to pull into the side of the road until the gritters have been out.

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#29 06-01-2010 4:37pm

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ive to go southbound on the m50 tonight, do u think it will be nuts? havent had to go that route before? the skys looking fine again so it mightnt snow for a while

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#30 06-01-2010 4:38pm

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Mrs. Doyle told me that they've taken the roads in !

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#31 06-01-2010 4:41pm

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=63828819&postcount=96

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#32 06-01-2010 4:41pm

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Saw a message suggesting special equipment and costs may mean that snow clearing equipment may not be available. I would point out that any JCB is capable of clearing snow - and any tipper truck with guys, shovels (and grit) were able to do this job for years.... and the builders have plenty of spare equipment at this time...

In Scotland, these facilities are requested by County councils when required to add to their own equipment and personnel.

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#33 06-01-2010 4:47pm

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my mother rang me from the five lamps to tell me buses were stopping there and letting people off and going no further

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#34 06-01-2010 4:47pm

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All buses told to pull over untill roads gritted, DCC say they are not gritting untill tomorrow

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So can we use the bus lanes?

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#36 06-01-2010 4:53pm

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arse..biscuits wrote: »

All buses told to pull over untill roads gritted, DCC say they are not gritting untill tomorrow

Well theres how many people tryin to get home from now on??
The buses are right to pull in though, should have done it before now.
And there was plenty of warning for this. Such a joke.
Im out in the southside near the m50, 4cm deep here in the garden.

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#37 06-01-2010 4:54pm

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The words... aww **** come to mind

I've to get from DCU to Clonsilla.

With no taxifare on me.

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#38 06-01-2010 4:54pm

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inforfun wrote: »

I already face a longer walk than is good for me because DB shortened the route for my bus already. If they cancel buses at 4 altogether it will mean i have a 10 km walk to make.
I can live with routes changing or delays in these conditions but cancelling all service is unacceptable and just plain ridiculous. It is only a bit of snow on the roads ffs.

Have you tried driving on that bit of snow?

If you had, you'd know it is a complete bastid to drive on,
especially with a heavy rear wheel drive vehicle.

Jog on.

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#39 06-01-2010 4:56pm

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admiralofthefleet wrote: »

my mother rang me from the five lamps to tell me buses were stopping there and letting people off and going no further

That's cos they can't get over the 13 degree incline over the humped back bridge at 5lamps/northstrand.

This isn't Doctor Bleady Who, anti gravity wheel clamps don't exist!

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#40 06-01-2010 4:57pm

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So can we use the bus lanes?

Why would you want to? they are the least traveled section of road and treacherous. I saw a taxi driver fish-tailing this evening, while everyone else could keep it in the one lane.

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#41 06-01-2010 4:58pm

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from Dublin Bus Website

Dublin Bus wishes to advise customers that due to the recent heavy snowfall there is serious disruption to most services. There are dangerous driving conditions on all main city arteries and we are waiting for roads to be made safe before resuming services. We will have more up to date information available here as soon as possible.

Due to high volumes of traffic to dublinbus.ie we have been experiencing problems with the site for which we would like to apologise and are making every effort to rectify.

Last Updated 6th Jan 2010 - 15:00

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#42 06-01-2010 5:04pm

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All Dublin bus are cancelled til tomorrow morning and they've been told to abandon the buses on the road as the roads are that bad.

I'm just annoyed I can't get to the fecking gym now, meh!!:mad:

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#43 06-01-2010 5:06pm

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G86 wrote: »

All Dublin bus are cancelled til tomorrow morning and they've been told to abandon the buses on the road as the roads are that bad.

I'm just annoyed I can't get to the fecking gym now, meh!!:mad:

Isn't it really easy to open a bus? Just pull up that flap and press the button?

A bus robbing epidemic to follow Though I dunno how you'd hide it...

(Not being serious, of course. Don't rob a bus.)

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#44 06-01-2010 5:07pm

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Now is the problem of how to get home.

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#45 06-01-2010 5:08pm

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I was out on Bridgefoot street earlier, mayhem cars spinning out of control all over the place, I'd advise against driving if at all possible

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#46 06-01-2010 5:08pm

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Dartz wrote: »

The words... aww **** come to mind

I've to get from DCU to Clonsilla.

With no taxifare on me.

Walk from DCU to Drumcondra station and get a suburban train home. The walk should take about 40 minutes.

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#47 06-01-2010 5:11pm

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I hope the buses stop running out to Tallaght tomorrow. That way my college exams would have to be cancelled

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#48 06-01-2010 5:13pm

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Please don't let the trains be cancelled as well

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#49 06-01-2010 5:14pm

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yea if the trains are cancelled im not getting home from town later

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#50 06-01-2010 5:15pm

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Dunder Mifflin wrote: »

Please don't let the trains be cancelled as well

The trains are ok as far as I know!

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#51 06-01-2010 5:16pm

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the luas is only running as far as abbey street

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