Podcasts about Dublin Bus

This weekend, Gardaí will board buses across Dublin as part of a commitment to improve safety on public transport, after anti-social incidents have more than doubled in the last five years. We discuss this and more with Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

Dublin Bus has over 4,000 staff on it's books and more than a thousand buses in it's fleet, but the company is also home to hundreds of thousands of bees. Our reporter Emma Tyrrell went down to one of its depots to find out more as part of World Bee day today

Emer McLysaght is this week's visiting critic and we sent her to learn how to drive a Dublin Bus!

On Friday last a man holding what appeared to be a gun threatened a Dublin Bus driver. A number of incidents lately which have led to the curtailment of some services across the transport network. To discuss this Blake Boland, spokesperson for Dublin Bus and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fail party whip and TD for Dublin North-West.

John Murphy, SIPTU Transport Organiser, joins Newstalk Breakfast following an incident on a Dublin Bus — renewing calls for a dedicated transport police force.Listen here.

A Dublin Bus Driver was threatened by a man carrying a suspected gun on Friday, leading to the suspension of services in the city center. An investigation into the incident is underway.Following the incident, Dublin Bus are calling for the swift implementation of security on public transport.Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus and later Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, and Jason Cullen of the Dublin Commuter Coalition join Kieran to discuss.

Dublin Bus services have been withdrawn from the Mountjoy Square area of Dublin after a bus driver was threatened by a man holding what appeared to be a gun.SIPTU has instructed its member drivers to withdraw services until union representatives meet with management to agree actions to improve safety. Are you worried about safety on buses?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

John Murphy, SIPTU Transport Organiser, joins Newstalk Breakfast following an incident on a Dublin Bus — renewing calls for a dedicated transport police force.Listen here.

A Dublin Bus driver was doing his job in Mountjoy Square, in the North Inner City, on Friday night when a man, holding what appeared to be a gun, threatened him With John Murphy- SIPTU's Transport Sector Organiser.

Today a meeting will take place between Dublin Bus and unions in a bid to resolve the ongoing industrial action by maintenance workers. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was SIPTU Transport Sector Organiser, John Murphy.

Today a meeting will take place between Dublin Bus and unions in a bid to resolve the ongoing industrial action by maintenance workers. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was SIPTU Transport Sector Organiser, John Murphy.

Ghost buses, those appearing on timetables but not showing up, have been the subject of much discussion in the past week. Go-Ahead Ireland puts this down to mechanic shortages but Dublin Bus says it is operating with increasing reliability. Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss.

New figures show that Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead were hit with financial penalties of close to €5 million last year over performance standards failures, as passengers have recently complained about “ghost buses”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Harry McCann, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

New figures show that Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead were hit with financial penalties of close to €5 million last year over performance standards failures, as passengers have recently complained about “ghost buses”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Harry McCann, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

On this episode - you've seen the video of the incident on a Dublin Bus involving a screwdriver...we spoke to a man who knows the teens involved.

Dublin Bus will expand their 24 hour service in the run up to Christmas. We get all the schedule details with Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

Met Éireann have issued a red weather warning for 6 counties in the west, as Storm Darragh is set to bring stormy conditions across the country…Joining Kieran for more on this is Met Éireann Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly, Sean O'Neill Head of Communications, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Graeme McQueen, Media Relations at DAA and Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

Dublin Bus will expand their 24 hour service in the run up to Christmas. We get all the schedule details with Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus.

Dublin Bus drivers and Dublin Bus are not getting along at the moment. Drivers often find themselves ahead of schedule, and are told to pull over and wait until they're at the correct time. It has lead to drivers being tired of being controlled.Kathleen, a Dublin Bus driver, joins Seán to discuss.

Dublin Bus drivers and Dublin Bus are not getting along at the moment. Drivers often find themselves ahead of schedule, and are told to pull over and wait until they're at the correct time. It has lead to drivers being tired of being controlled.Kathleen, a Dublin Bus driver, joins Seán to discuss.

The transport minister Eamonn Ryan has ruled out the establishment of a dedicated transport police unit, but welcomed the decision by Dublin Bus to deploy security guards across its services. Fianna Fáil are keen still to see a dedicated transport police unit established. To discuss this further Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe and Green Party.

Billy Hann Chief Executive Officer with Dublin Bus tells us about the new private security system across its network.

On this episode Holly complained about the anti-social behaviour of drug addicts on the No. 27 Dublin Bus. She was horrified to witness one shooting up recently. She wants their bus passes taken from them

Dermot O'Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU // Janet Horner, Green party Councillor Dublin City Council // Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent

Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus, joined Matt to discuss the 20-week pilot scheme for Dublin Bus aimed at curbing the rise of anti-social behaviour on public transport.He also discussed the estimated costs of a contactless ticketing system for public transport.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play' button on this page.

From today Security Guards will be deployed as part of a new 20-week pilot programme aimed at enhancing security across the Dublin Bus network. We speak to Fianna Fáil Senator Mary Fitzpatrick is based in Dublin City.

Starting from today, Dublin Bus has launched a pilot program of security guards for their services. It will run for 20 weeks, and is aiming to curb 'antisocial behaviour'.Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been getting more information, and joins Kieran to discuss.

If you are a Dublin Bus user you might notice that, today, they are introducing new private security to curb anti-social behaviour on their service. The 20-week pilot will comprise two dedicated mobile units: one on Dublin's southside and another on the northside.What do you think? Security on our buses, is it needed?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Dublin Bus are hoping to tackle anti-social behavior by introducing private security. We hear about their plans with Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann.

From today Security Guards will be deployed as part of a new 20-week pilot programme aimed at enhancing security across the Dublin Bus network. We speak to Fianna Fáil Senator Mary Fitzpatrick is based in Dublin City.

It's been almost 3 weeks since the Dublin Transport Plan was put in place to help reduce traffic flow in the city centre. But what sort of effects has it had on bus users in particular? We speak to Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus.

A key element of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan kicked in on Monday and Olivia Kelly, Irish Times Dublin editor tells In the News that she was out on the streets early to see how it is working.Under the plan, private motorists can no longer drive the length of the quays – both north and south – instead they must turn off at O'Connell Street and take a detour before returning to the quays.The idea is to stop motorists using the city centre as a drive through, with the knock-on effect of reducing car traffic in the city centre.That should free up space for public vehicles – particularly buses – and we hear from a Dublin Bus driver on how it is working.And what about compliance – how can motorists be convinced to obey the new rules?Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to international protection applicants being housed in a former paint factory in Coolock. Henry McKean was at the scene yesterday and he spoke to Pat on what he had experienced.

Welcoming over 24,000 students across 300 secondary schools through its doors last year, WorldSkills Ireland returns this September to promote skills and apprenticeship careers and opportunities for young people as they navigate future options following secondary education. A Government and Industry led event, WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is taking place from the 25th - 27th September 2024 at the RDS, Simmonscourt, and will build upon the success of previous events, when thousands of visitors, including students and their parents, gathered to see first-hand the wealth of career options available. Announcing the return of the event, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O'Donovan was joined by past WorldSkills Ireland competitors. Minister O'Donovan comments: "Once again, WorldSkills Ireland will celebrate the best of Irish skills opportunities, with competitors from up to 30 disciplines showcasing the best of their skills and professions. It is a brilliant opportunity for young people from all over the country to explore the variety of skills-based career paths available to them, from traditional fields, like construction and mechanics, to newer areas, such as financial services, green skills and retrofitting. I hear consistent messages from employers in areas of skills demand, so it's great to see events like WorldSkills returning, benefitting both students and employers from across Ireland." Running concurrently with Higher Options, both events aim to raise the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships, preparing the talent of today for the careers of the future. Supported by industry partners, SISK, Construction Industry Federation, ESB Networks, Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus and Autodesk, the event is a partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training, and government. Commenting on the broader impact of the event, Ray English, WorldSkills Ireland-Chair/Technical Delegate, adds: "The skills shortage is one of the major challenges across all sectors today. Simply put, we need more skilled people across multiple sectors, and this event reflects the collective support from education, industry, and government. "Skills drive the future, and WorldSkills Ireland 2024 will be a true showcase of the 'best in class' across many different disciplines, offering young people a wealth of options as they transition from secondary education into the workforce." Plans are underway for the 2024 event, and it's been confirmed that the National Skills finals will be taking place at the event showcasing more than 30 varied skills in a competitive setting. WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is set to inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests, and talents. For further information on WorldSkills Ireland, please see www.worldskillsireland.ie or follow WorldSkills Ireland on social media.

There's big news coming in of a major feat of athletic endurance in west Dublin, and there's cause for celebration as Darren is finally made aware of it.Joe puts out a call for someone to create a dance track for “The Conway” – all submissions will be very gratefully received.With the offer of performing at any music festival throughout history on the table the lads take two very different paths, with Darren choosing to try out his stand up routine at history's most notorious nu-metal melee, while Joe goes for something entirely more local and sedate, but no less grandiose.Joe can't escape the newly discovered USA branch of the Stall It fan club, and we get a fascinating insight behind the scenes of one of the great depictions of Dublin Bus life.

John Murphy, SIPTU Transport Sector Organiser and Bus Driver and SIPTU Spokesperson Suzanne Armstrong join Kieran to discuss public transport security after a passenger was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths on Dublin Bus, leaving the interior splattered with blood.

A major accident on Dublin's M50 has led to increased traffic and travel delays.Kieran is joined by Graeme McQueen, Media relations Manager with the DAA, Harry McCann, Media Relations Executive for Dublin Bus and Sean O'Neill, Director of Communications with Transport Infrastructure Ireland for more information.

Suzanne Armstrong is a bus driver with Dublin Bus and Marina Hampton is a Belfast based actor. They are both shop stewards with their respective unions, SIPTU and Equity.

At today's Oireachtas Transport Committee the Chief Executive of Dublin Bus warned that the private car is the "biggest barrier to faster and more reliable bus services". To discuss this Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin.

What's your experience with public transport? Almost 75 percent of bus and train drivers in Ireland have witnessed drug use or abuse behaviour several times a month. Siptu officials, along with members of the union working with Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Luas services will be speaking to the joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications later today. Andrea is joined by multiple people working in the transport industry to share their stories.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus.

At the moment only 6 per cent of bus drivers in Dublin are women. Dublin Bus has recently launched a campaign to increase that number.Newstalk's Stephanie Rohan headed to the Dublin Bus training centre in Phibsboro to try her hand at it...

Cian McCormack reports on the Dublin Bus attempt to recruit more women drivers.

Our reporter Josh Crosbie met with passengers and staff of Dublin Bus to talk about safety and anti-social behaviour.

A record number of people took public transport last year. There were 308 million passenger journeys taken in 2023 across trains, buses and trams. Henry McKean went to a train station and a bus stop and asked passengers, are you happy with the service and how it could be improved?Kieran was also joined by CEO of the National Transport Authority to discuss...

Teaser violent threats to bus drivers on the number 13 bus has led to a suspension of the evening service in certain areas of the route. We get the details from a local councillor Francis Timmons, Independent Councillor for Clondalkin.

Billy Hann the CEO of Dublin Bus was before the Oireachtas Transport committee today. One of suggestions he made is for Dublin needs to reduce it's car congestion and go on a car diet. This will hopefully improve the ability of our public transport to perform. Do we need a car diet in the capital? Kieran was joined by Michael Pidgeon Green Party Councillor and Shane O'Donoghue Editor for CompleteCar.ie

Public transport was down in Dublin city centre last night following violent riots that saw a Dublin Bus and Luas carriage set alight. Harry McCann, Dublin Bus Spokesperson gave us an update do you have on services? Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Barry Kenny, Irish Rail Corporate Communications Manager.For an update on Luas services was Dervla Brophy, Manager with Transdev.

Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus, tells us about the new infrastructure just installed which allows for dozens of electric buses to be rolled out across the capital, 18 months after they were ordered.

What is a football club? Bohemian FC (Bohs) has a different answer to that question than most. The story of the Dublin team is an antidote to the usual diet of Super League ambitions, big money transfers and private equity buy outs that populate much of the football business conversation today. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland, and are the oldest League of Ireland club in continuous existence.  This conversation demonstrates that other stories are possible. That a football club can stand for something and remain commercially successful, in fact build a new, fresh narrative that broadens the definition of what sponsors can achieve via a football partnership.Our guests are Daniel Lambert and Harry McCann.Daniel is Chief Operating Officer of Bohemian FC.Harry is in charge of consumer relations and PR at Dublin Bus, the largest public transport provider in Ireland.I'm joined by regular Buy Side co-host Shaun Whatling. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter @UnffclPrtnrWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 300 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.