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03/08/2011
Protest To Save Bus Services Gets Underway
Local residents from both the north and south sides of the number 19 route in Dublin will unite in common protest today.
The demonstration is in protest against the proposal from Dublin Bus to scrap the 19 Bus.
A joint demonstration will get underway outside of the offices of the National Transport Authority at 12.30 today.
Over 10,000 residents and commuters across the city have signed the 'Save the 19 Bus' petition.
A detailed submission, highlighting the negative effects of Dublin Bus’ proposal on children, older people, local businesses, access to services, tourism and local communities was also signed by 13 TDs and 24 local Councilors (representing all political parties) who support this campaign.
(BMcN)
The demonstration is in protest against the proposal from Dublin Bus to scrap the 19 Bus.
A joint demonstration will get underway outside of the offices of the National Transport Authority at 12.30 today.
Over 10,000 residents and commuters across the city have signed the 'Save the 19 Bus' petition.
A detailed submission, highlighting the negative effects of Dublin Bus’ proposal on children, older people, local businesses, access to services, tourism and local communities was also signed by 13 TDs and 24 local Councilors (representing all political parties) who support this campaign.
(BMcN)
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