Go Ahead Ireland Working To Address Issue of No Show Buses In North Wicklow

Wicklow Sinn Féin TD John Brady has expressed serious concerns at the rollout of the new phase of the BusConnects network redesign.

Many of the new routes which are operated by Go-Ahead Ireland came into operation on January 26th have seen many issues with countless buses being cancelled or showing up late.

Deputy Brady has sought an immediate meeting with the National Transport Authority and for immediate action to be taken to address the many issues.  

Deputy Brady said

“Since the rollout of new phase (6a) of the BusConnects network redesign of bus routes in Wicklow on January 26th, significant issues have emerged, particularly with the L1, L2, L3, L15, and 45A routes, all operated by Go-Ahead Ireland.

Buses are frequently late, cancelled, or fail to show up, causing children to be late for school, workers to miss work, and individuals to miss critical medical appointments.

Last year, I expressed serious concerns when Go-Ahead was awarded the license to operate these routes, given their previous track record in Wicklow. Regrettably, these concerns have proven valid. Go-Ahead has had many months to ensure they possess the capacity and capability to operate these routes effectively.

Go-Ahead has apologised to customers and is blaming the issue on a lack of mechanics and seasonal illness.