More lay-bys needed to stop traffic congestion on N68
Additional lay-by areas on the main route connecting West Clare and Ennis to prevent traffic congesting behind slow moving vehicles have been sought.
National Transport Authority
Town bus service for Ennis ‘long overdue’
Creation of a town bus service for Ennis is “long overdue”, councillors have said while plans for such a scheme are being progressed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Clare taxi drivers on edge about returning to the ranks
Clare taxi drivers are afraid of the financial uncertainty and the potential health risks posed by returning to the ranks.
‘Now is the time’ – engagement needed to help revive East Clare businesses
A “proactive programme” to aid the recovery of businesses in East Clare has been requested by an elected representative of Clare County Council.
Clare Bus waiting to hear from NTA before applying for tender
Clare Bus has yet to apply for the tender of nine local routes with the future of the East Clare transport provider still uncertain.
‘A breakthrough’ – mediator appointed for Clare Bus & NTA dispute
A mediator has been appointed to settle a long-running dispute between Clare Bus and the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Mediator sought for Clare Bus & NTA dispute
An audit of Clare Accessible Transport is to be made public following talks between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Clare’s Oireachtas members on the future of Clare Bus.
Clare Bus a victim of ‘unfair NTA war’
Acting Transport Minister Shane Ross (IND) has been slammed by Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) for the manner in which management of Clare Bus were “silenced” by the National Transport Authority and the treatment of its workers.
NTA ‘have agenda’ to drive Clare Bus off the road
*Clare Bus making its way into Scariff. Photograph: Martin Connolly Frustration and anger has been voiced in East Clare with the antics of the National Transport Authority (NTA) who have put the future of Clare Bus on the line, once again.
Lack of bus routes preventing more visitors coming to Clare
More integrated bus services are required in Clare to boost tourism and improve ease of access for rural residents, an elected representative has stated.
