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11/08/2015
New State-Of-The-Art Double Decker Buses Unveiled In Dublin
Ninety new state-of-the-art double decker buses are to be rolled out across Dublin, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, has announced.
The Minister made the announcement today at Dublin Bus Central Control in Broadstone, with the news coinciding with reports that Dublin Bus passenger numbers are up by 700,000 in the first half of 2015.
Speaking at the unveiling, Minister Donohoe said: "The investment in these new double decker buses demonstrates the Government's on-going commitment to providing enhanced public transport services and infrastructure.
"Bus is fast becoming a more attractive public transport option for many users. The delivery of 90 new vehicles, equipped with a range of enhanced features, will provide greater comfort and convenience for Dublin Bus customers and will contribute to providing a more sustainable mode of transport, particularly for commuting purposes.
"I also welcome the announcement by Dublin Bus that passenger numbers have increased by 700,000 (2%) in the first half of 2015."
The 90 new buses are being funded by the Government's capital programme through the National Transport Authority, and represent an investment of €34.7 million in the Dublin Bus fleet replacement programme.
Equipped with a number of features that will improve the journey experience for drivers and customers alike the new fully accessible vehicles have:
• bilingual passenger information signs in the upper and lower saloons announcing the next bus stop
• improved safety features with 12 colour cameras (4 external views and 8 internal views) and a staircase CCTV monitor.
• wheelchair space with separate dedicated space for a child's buggy
• free Wi-Fi
The SG model buses are manufactured by Volvo Bus Corporation, Sweden, and The Wrights Group, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. The vehicles began entering service in January and are operating on routes 13, 15, 27 and 40. These new buses are another significant development in the provision of convenient, comfortable and sustainable public transport for the people of Dublin.
(MH)
The Minister made the announcement today at Dublin Bus Central Control in Broadstone, with the news coinciding with reports that Dublin Bus passenger numbers are up by 700,000 in the first half of 2015.
Speaking at the unveiling, Minister Donohoe said: "The investment in these new double decker buses demonstrates the Government's on-going commitment to providing enhanced public transport services and infrastructure.
"Bus is fast becoming a more attractive public transport option for many users. The delivery of 90 new vehicles, equipped with a range of enhanced features, will provide greater comfort and convenience for Dublin Bus customers and will contribute to providing a more sustainable mode of transport, particularly for commuting purposes.
"I also welcome the announcement by Dublin Bus that passenger numbers have increased by 700,000 (2%) in the first half of 2015."
The 90 new buses are being funded by the Government's capital programme through the National Transport Authority, and represent an investment of €34.7 million in the Dublin Bus fleet replacement programme.
Equipped with a number of features that will improve the journey experience for drivers and customers alike the new fully accessible vehicles have:
• bilingual passenger information signs in the upper and lower saloons announcing the next bus stop
• improved safety features with 12 colour cameras (4 external views and 8 internal views) and a staircase CCTV monitor.
• wheelchair space with separate dedicated space for a child's buggy
• free Wi-Fi
The SG model buses are manufactured by Volvo Bus Corporation, Sweden, and The Wrights Group, Ballymena, Co. Antrim. The vehicles began entering service in January and are operating on routes 13, 15, 27 and 40. These new buses are another significant development in the provision of convenient, comfortable and sustainable public transport for the people of Dublin.
(MH)
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