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Mrs OBumble

I've been working in town, so not got a personal view of how people are coping with the lack of Bus Eireann services.

But I've heard that some companies in Cork have hired private bus companies to provide staff shuttles out to the business parks - and they're running all day, stopping at intermediate stops, and not being too fussy about checking who's staff and whos not.

Anyyhing like that happening here?

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bobbyss

inisboffin wrote: »

Wow. A bus full of free passes? I wonder how often this happened as they are on the hour pretty much.

Did it only happen on the Dub/Galway route or do you know what the deal is with the Gal/Clifden?

Why doesn't the same thing happen on the train I wonder?

Any time I am queuing for a ticket at Heuston St for Galway I notice so, so many people holding those free passes. I would put the percentage at 50% at least on what I see. Incredible.

I thought there was a time when you could use them only outside rush hour?

gordongekko

inisboffin wrote: »

Wow. A bus full of free passes? I wonder how often this happened as they are on the hour pretty much.

Did it only happen on the Dub/Galway route or do you know what the deal is with the Gal/Clifden?

Why doesn't the same thing happen on the train I wonder?

Here is a previous thread. I haven't read it yet.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056741610&page=3

inisboffin

gordongekko wrote: »

They only got paid a fixed sum per annum. So they had the crazy situation of a bus full of free passes who in reality were paying about â‚¬1 while leaving full paying passengers behind

Wow. A bus full of free passes? I wonder how often this happened as they are on the hour pretty much.

Did it only happen on the Dub/Galway route or do you know what the deal is with the Gal/Clifden?

Why doesn't the same thing happen on the train I wonder?

gordongekko

inisboffin wrote: »

I think both CL and GB *used* to take the Free Travel. Do you know why they got rid of it on the Galway to Dublin? Is it because BE had the Free Travel monopoly or something.

I remember someone having hassle getting on with a Free Travel pass from Galway to Clifden on City Link. Is that ok again now?

They only got paid a fixed sum per annum. So they had the crazy situation of a bus full of free passes who in reality were paying about €1 while leaving full paying passengers behind

inisboffin

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

They aren't financially viable now: Bus Ã‰ireann are paid subsidies to run them.
There's no reason why privately-owned companies should not have access to the same subsidies.

I've also heard lately that CityLink now do take the FreeTravel pass on their services - except on Galway/Dublin. I don't know if this was in response to the strike, or started before it. But it apparently has been a lifeline for people in Connemarra with no BE services running.

I think both CL and GB *used* to take the Free Travel. Do you know why they got rid of it on the Galway to Dublin? Is it because BE had the Free Travel monopoly or something.

I remember someone having hassle getting on with a Free Travel pass from Galway to Clifden on City Link. Is that ok again now?

bobbyss

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

They aren't financially viable now: Bus Ã‰ireann are paid subsidies to run them.
There's no reason why privately-owned companies should not have access to the same subsidies.

I've also heard lately that CityLink now do take the FreeTravel pass on their services - except on Galway/Dublin. I don't know if this was in response to the strike, or started before it. But it apparently has been a lifeline for people in Connemarra with no BE services running.

My understanding is that Citylink have been taking the FT Pass for quite some time bar the Dublin route.

Bredabe

I see this here, some routes were privatised, lots of expensive buses to popular routes and fewer busses to less popular areas-like those that dont have a hospital or school. Bus co's collect subsidies for running to those quieter areas and buses run less than a handful of times that dont suit anyone. Would be very shocked if that doesn't happen here too if they privatise. Then there is the whole under paid/overtired drivers issue.

Mrs OBumble

b.gud wrote: »

Yeah private companies will take over routes, but lots of them will not be financially viable and there will be a load of people in rural areas will be left without much or maybe any bus services.

They aren't financially viable now: Bus Ã‰ireann are paid subsidies to run them.
There's no reason why privately-owned companies should not have access to the same subsidies.

I've also heard lately that CityLink now do take the FreeTravel pass on their services - except on Galway/Dublin. I don't know if this was in response to the strike, or started before it. But it apparently has been a lifeline for people in Connemarra with no BE services running.

b.gud

ben.schlomo wrote: »

If BE fold then the routes will all be tendered out. As for drivers/families etc I'm sure many will be re-employed elsewhere. If not then they have their union to blame.

Yeah private companies will take over routes, but lots of them will not be financially viable and there will be a load of people in rural areas will be left without much or maybe any bus services.

Mutant z

I live in the country and i dont drive, bus eireann are the only company which serve my area, taxis are to expensives so this strike is an inconvenience for me.

gordongekko

Bredabe wrote: »

What about the able bodied BE drivers who will be perceived as too old by the private companies, but would have been able to work out the time till their retirement?

The dont seems aworried about the poor retired elderly people that was left without a bus service.

I use the bus service a lot at weekends so i find it a pain in the arse. Its also a 2 day camel ride to go for a pint now.

XsApollo

Maybe they should of thought of that before they went on strike.
Grass is greener and all that.

Bredabe

ben.schlomo wrote: »

If BE fold then the routes will all be tendered out. As for drivers/families etc I'm sure many will be re-employed elsewhere. If not then they have their union to blame.

What about the able bodied BE drivers who will be perceived as too old by the private companies, but would have been able to work out the time till their retirement?

_Puma_

Walking into work the past two weeks. Little adjustment in terms of getting up earlier and the weather has been good thankfully. In fairness I don't mind it too much as the bus is one of a couple of options I have but for people that rely on the bus it must be a nightmare. Have Cycled in occasionally also. Car traffic in the evenings seems to be chronic and I don't envy anyone that has to go though it any evening after work.

inisboffin

I'm seeing loads of people offering lifts on social media to/from surrounding towns (which is something good).

City Direct still serving West of city (albeit sparse in the evening), and they're packed. East Side seems to be loads of people sharing cabs. 4 in a cab not too bad and comparable to bus, but it's just arranging it.

Go Bus have some kind of partnership with BÃ© but doesn't seem to be changing the Dublin service.

ben.schlomo

b.gud wrote: »

Yeah exactly, I mean who really cares about all the people who are employed by Bus Eireann or the people who live in rural areas that rely on it for transport

If BE fold then the routes will all be tendered out. As for drivers/families etc I'm sure many will be re-employed elsewhere. If not then they have their union to blame.

b.gud

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Got a bike, won't be going back to bus eireann bar very bad weather. Hopefully they go tits up soon.

Yeah exactly, I mean who really cares about all the people who are employed by Bus Eireann or the people who live in rural areas that rely on it for transport

ben.schlomo

Got a bike, won't be going back to bus eireann bar very bad weather. Hopefully they go tits up soon.

what_traffic

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

I've been working in town, so not got a personal view of how people are coping with the lack of Bus Eireann services.

But I've heard that some companies in Cork have hired private bus companies to provide staff shuttles out to the business parks - and they're running all day, stopping at intermediate stops, and not being too fussy about checking who's staff and whos not.

Anyyhing like that happening here?

No have not seen anything like that in Parkmore since the strike.
Surprised thread not started here on the strike and how it is affecting Galway City Bus commuters? We must be in the double digits in terms of days on strike at this stage.