33x Bus

anyone know why the 8:30 33x from Lusk was packed this morning?

Phew, I was going to get the 8am from Lusk but managed to get my ass out of bed for the 7.30am bus

I was on the 33x that departs Lusk at 07.00 this morning.
Over the last few weeks it has steadily gotten busier,
all the seats were take, this is the first time i have seen this so early

8am departure from Lusk packed to the gills and it being one of the VTs there was probably 110 people on the bus.

Sorry to bump...

The Black Oil wrote: »

Yeah, it was a disappointing service this morning. Not helped by the fact that the real time info screen was out of whack altogether.

Got the 8.15 33X in rush this morning, except it wasnt on the RT app at all at 8.15, I waited untill 8.30 and it arrived. I thought it was gone as it never showed up on the app at all and I was about to get a taxi to the train station :mad:!

This has happened a good few times now over the past few weeks (without the rain like this morning).



Also, when I get the 33X home at 4.15pm or 5pm why is it that it is always sitting there ten mins before leaving, but, the main one everyone gets at 5.30 is never on time and is a nightmare to just get on the thing. Shouldn't the 5.30 33X be at the bus stop at 5.20 as it is the first stop?

That's funny, cause the 5.30 is sitting here right now. Different driver than usual.

charlietheminxx wrote: »

It's been brutal in the mornings again lately.... Seems if you live in Lusk you're going to be standing if you get either of the two busiest ones.

I got the 8.30am from Lusk this morning and there were people standing downstairs despite the fact that there were loads of seats upstairs.

kingtiger wrote: »

funny that its usually the same driver that is always late to the first stop at 17:30

The 17:30 bus is a curse to get on in the evenings. There's neither shape nor make to the queuing system and the crowd just heaves when the bus pulls up.
I am one of (at least) 2 pregnant women getting this bus and while I don't expect red carpet treatment, I do at the very least expect that I can board the bus safely (without being shoved) particularly if I am at the front when the bus pulls up. With a bit of consideration we will all get on the bus and get home safely

I'm not being funny but can I ask why you fine folk are taking the 33x? Back when I first moved to Balbriggan I took it once or twice and found it wasn't a viable way to commute to the city centre. The train is a wonderful way to get into town and I can't imagine ever having to take the bus again.

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I'm not being funny but can I ask why you fine folk are taking the 33x? Back when I first moved to Balbriggan I took it once or twice and found it wasn't a viable way to commute to the city centre. The train is a wonderful way to get into town and I can't imagine ever having to take the bus again.

Door to door service in roughly 40 minutes, no brainer for me.

readyletsgo wrote: »

Not everyone lives in balbriggan or Skerries where the train station is in the town centre, rush and Lusk station is a nightmare to get to if no car so the 33x works out better.

No of course not but I think if I was a little further out (and we could very well be if the missus has her way) I'd still cycle to the station to catch the train.

Always number 1 wrote: »

The 17:30 bus is a curse to get on in the evenings. There's neither shape nor make to the queuing system and the crowd just heaves when the bus pulls up.


The 18:00 is similar - a large semi-circle of passengers spreads outwards from the stop and then coalesces into a scrum when the bus pulls in. There are no inspectors around to make those who don't queue properly allow those who have been waiting the longest to get on first. I always queue behind the stop facing the oncoming bus. It does not help when some drivers pull up a distance from the stop either!

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Why not cycle to Dublin and save on travel costs, be fit and healthy, keep to your own timetable and be guaranteed a seat.

I used to sir- in my previous employment but the job I have now commands too much attention and energy.

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

I'm not being funny but can I ask why you fine folk are taking the 33x? Back when I first moved to Balbriggan I took it once or twice and found it wasn't a viable way to commute to the city centre. The train is a wonderful way to get into town and I can't imagine ever having to take the bus again.

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

No of course not but I think if I was a little further out (and we could very well be if the missus has her way) I'd still cycle to the station to catch the train.

Unless I drive (and pay €3 for parking) or get the bus (and pay €2.40 each way) I have no way of getting to the station - the roads from Rush village to the station are horrendous (aside from the fact I'm 7 months pregnant ) and that's before getting on board a packed train with no available seats.

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Why not cycle to Dublin and save on travel costs, be fit and healthy, keep to your own timetable and be guaranteed a seat.

Aside from the fact that the roads from Rush village to the M1 off ramp at Donabate are by and large horrendous, there's the whole legal issue of cycling on a motorway.

At least I have 6 months off coming up - hopefully the new fare increases will mean an increase in service provision (or failing that I can get a lift into work with the flying pig!!)