Bus Eireann routes 109/109A Changes

tom23 wrote: »

Maybe a few the NTA fellows need to sit on the 109 while it struggles to get in and out of the Blanch Centre. Maybe that will change their mind.

That is actually a very good suggestion Tom23.

I tend to find that a flapping trench coat,a laptop and a mileage allowance do not make for good Public Transport appreciation...;)

malene wrote: »

ah crap!

Please forward to NTA.ie

tom23 wrote: »

I don't know if anyone gets the 09:30 to Cavan but I work late a lot of nights now and the journey takes 70/80 minutes with not a bit of traffic on the road. I have often made Navan at peak time on a bus in 65/70. Same bus, same driver and its torture, I'd cycle home faster.

Blanch or no blanch 80 minutes to Navan at that time of night is scandalous . I got a 109a from the airport and despite the fact that it does Navan via dcu, ikea, Ashbourne , ratoath , and dunslaughlin I still got home quicker than you !

foggy_lad wrote: »

The journey has to be done at 80Kph most of the way as anything more and the driver risks fines and penalty points for speeding!

I had the same driver twice over the christmas period, and he let 4-5 people stand on the bus, so compliance with the law isn't formost on his mind from what i saw.

Without looking at the timetable, I'm sure there are plenty of journey times quoted on that R109 timetable, that cant physically be done if sticking absolutely to speed limits

foggy_lad wrote: »

It might help bus éirean throuh their current difficulty with seeking cost cutting measures. Less passengers=less buses=less drivers=lower costs

Swings and roundabouts though,as that would leave many people with hugely increased heating and lighting bills as they would have to stay at home,rather than endlessly traversing the countryside in search of.......;)

Hi

I thought to highlight that commuters from Kells and Navan to Dublin can take the number 30 midnight Dublin to Donegal bus from Bus Aras seven nights a week, to Navan and Kells. Since 14th October the midnight 30 bus from Bus Aras has been stopping in both towns.

It leaves from the main entrance at Bus Aras and gets into Navan usually between 12.58am - 1.05am and into Kells about 1.15am-1.20am

Here is the link to the timetable for the Dublin to Donegal number 30 bus on buseireann.ie which indicates that the midnight bus from Dublin Bus Aras, since last October 14th, stops in Navan and Kells.

People can also take this bus at the airport at 12.20am seven nights a week to Navan and Kells

http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1349436566-30.pdf

(I posted this note in another discussion on the nightrider 109N bus from Bus Aras and thought, since I hadn't noticed this service mentioned, it may be of interest to readers of this discussion. I am not connected to Bus Eireann, just a bus user, in case anyone queries why I have joined so recently:))

The Sillan service (which essentially parallels the 109 between Navan and Dublin & more or less parallels the 107 between Kingscourt, Nobber and Navan) has now been extended to UCD.

Their 16.35 hrs. journey from the city (Nassau Street) now uses the Port Tunnel and M3.

Details:http://www.sillan.ie/index.php/ucd

They also have a return bus from UCD (through service).

think Bus Éireann had an evening shuttle years ago.

Pity the applicable limit wasnt 50km!

Transport
New rights for bus and coach passengers in EU
By Isabelle Smets | Friday 01 March 2013

Passengers in bus and coach transport will now be better protected under new EU rules that came into force on 1 March. Regulation 181/2011 lays down passenger rights similar to those already in force for air, rail and boat transport.

For journeys of more than 250 kms, passengers can now claim a refund of the full price of the ticket or rerouting in case of overbooking, cancellation or delays of more than two hours from the estimated time of departure. If the transport company does not offer the possibility of rerouting, the passenger can also claim a refund for the full price of the ticket, as well as compensation of 50% of the ticket price.

For journeys of more than three hours and over 250 kms, the passenger can claim assistance free of charge in case of a cancellation or delay of more than 90 minutes, meaning snacks, meals, refreshments and if necessary, a hotel room or other form of accommodation. The company can limit the price of the accommodation to €80 per night and the duration to two nights (but this sum does not include transport between the station and the lodgings). The right to accommodation does not apply if the cancellation or delay is due to weather conditions or natural disasters, which compromise the safe use of the service.

In the case of a road accident, compensation will be provided for injury or death. The amount of compensation will be calculated according to national law, but the maximum amount provided for cannot be less than €220,000 per passenger and €1,200 per piece of luggage.

Disabled persons and those with reduced mobility now have the right to free assistance in certain designated bus terminals (a list is due to be published online by the European Commission) and on board vehicles. Where necessary, such persons may be accompanied by a person of their choice to provide the assistance required.

It now remains to be seen how the new rules will be put into practice. The Commission will hold a meeting with competent authorities this autumn.

Again don't understand the policy of standing on bus eireann, good old driver on the 9:30 from bus aras had four people standing, can someone tell me cathergorically is this breaking the law?

I hope some from bus eireann is reading this.

foggy_lad wrote: »

Yes it is breaking the law as the vehicle is most likely not rated to carry any standees and was most likely doing more than 40mph at times when people were standing.

You should make a complaint to the NTA.

Well this guy is driving a private bus and does it on a regular basis, crazy. One of these days he won't get away with it.