Bus Eireann to reduce capacity during Level Five

Bus Éireann services will operate at a quarter of normal capacity during the level five restrictions.

Capacity is now limited to one in four seats and passengers are advised that these seats should be reserved for essential workers.

The company asked customers to observe capacity signage on board vehicles and to continue the mandatory wearing of face coverings.

“Passengers are advised under no circumstance to use public transport if they are experiencing any Covid-19 related symptoms, nor should public transport be used to travel to or from a Covid-19 testing centre,” said Allen Parker, Bus Éireann Chief Customer Officer.

“Customers will see the capacity limit of each vehicle clearly marked on the door.

“We are working hard to try to provide transport for essential journeys and frontline workers, as we have done throughout the pandemic. Whilst capacity on-board is now limited to 25per cent, there will be no change  to our timetables at this time.”

“Bus Éireann would like to thank our customers for their high compliance rate with all Covid-19 restrictions on board our services to date,” continued Mr Parker. “We are aware that increased restrictions can be frustrating for our passengers and we would like to take this opportunity to ask for their continued understanding and respect for all our frontline employees, including our drivers and supervisors.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to deliver essential public transport services to those who need to travel and look forward to the continued support of our customers as we all work together to stop the spread of Covid-19.”