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To: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan
Reinstate Public Bus Service between Galway and Dublin
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan must reinstate a public bus route between Galway and Dublin.
Why is this important?
In 2021, the Bus Éireann route 20/X20 was cancelled, impacting commuters in Galway City and towns such as Craughwell, Loughrea, Aughrim and Ballinasloe.
The route was privatised and replaced with the 706/706X route ran by a private company.
This route ignored Craughwell, Loughrea and Aughrim and left Ballinasloe with less frequent services.
Now in 2024 the private route is being cancelled, with the company saying it is not profitable enough.
Public transport is an essential public service and should be ran as such, not left to the whims of private companies.