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To: Transport for Ireland, Bus Eireann, Connecting Ireland
Public Transport Equality for Beara, South Kerry & West Cork
Provide daily public transport all year round on the northern side of the Beara peninsula to give residents and visitors a reliable and affordable option to access local services, amenities, education and employment opportunities.
Why is this important?
The people of Beara are at a disadvantage for work, for education, for basic services and for accessing amenities / social events.
Young people and elderly people rely heavily on public transport and thus are at a particular disadvantage.
Tourists using public transport are unable to visit this area, and those visiting here have no public transport options to avail of local restaurants or bars.
Young people and elderly people rely heavily on public transport and thus are at a particular disadvantage.
Tourists using public transport are unable to visit this area, and those visiting here have no public transport options to avail of local restaurants or bars.
We also want to have the option to leave the car at home and to play our part in reducing carbon emissions.
Recent experience shows that when public transport is provided, people use it. The National Transport Authority has reported a five-fold increase in the use of public transport in rural areas since it was increased. When they are given a reliable and affordable alternative to the car, they’ll take it.
So please add your name to this petition and help us campaign for change.
(Image courtesy of Lauragh Community Council)