13 bus was cancelled 21 times in a single day

Transport Issues in Clondalkin Prompt Call for Action

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has been asked to address ongoing public transport problems in Clondalkin after concerns raised at a recent community forum. Residents continue to experience frequent disruptions due to unreliable bus services.

Concerns Raised by Local Councillors

Councillor Darragh Adelaide highlighted the impact on residents, emphasizing the hardship caused by bus cancellations.

[translate:“The 13 coming through Clondalkin was listed as one of the most cancelled buses in Dublin. These are issues that are affecting a lot of people, particularly older people who, if a bus is cancelled, they’re left there waiting in the cold. Same with people with disabilities, people with young kids, but also people trying to get to work.”]

Frequency and Impact of Cancellations

On Wednesday, October 15, the number 13 bus was cancelled 21 times in a single day, which represents a 13% cancellation rate. Most cancellations occurred near the route's starting stop, running from Grange Castle to Mountjoy Square.

Operational Challenges on the Route

Additional issues were noted by Councillor Eoin Ó Broin, who mentioned that the bus has sometimes skipped the Bawnogue area, currently undergoing roadworks.

[translate:“What can happen is that the bus skips Bawnogue in order to get back on track because when they’re late, they get fined by the NTA.”]

Summary

Local leaders urge the NTA to increase their presence and oversight to improve reliability, which would ease difficulties for vulnerable riders and daily commuters.

Author's Summary: Persistently unreliable bus services in Clondalkin, including frequent cancellations and route skips, severely affect residents, prompting calls for stronger intervention by the National Transport Authority.

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