Stagg Call's For Additional Bus Services on 67 Route in Celbridge

Issued : Saturday 4 November, 2017
Areas : Celbridge/Maynooth

Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg has been in contact with the Chief Executive of Dublin Bus, Ray Coyne, in relation to the provision of additional morning peak services on the 67 route serving Celbridge.

Very often stated Mr. Stagg the 67 coming from Maynooth at morning peak times is full by the time it gets to Celbridge leaving commuters unable to avail of the service. This he stated would deter commuters from using Public Transport. In his correspondence to Mr. Coyne Mr. Stagg stated that Celbridge commuters cannot wait until the BusConnects Review is completed and that the situation needed to be monitored now to identify problems where additional services are required.

Responding to Mr. Stagg, Mr. Coyne stated that Dublin Bus would continue to monitor the 67 route morning peak services and make any necessary change to improve the service for our customers.

Mr. Stagg welcomed the fact that Dublin Bus would monitor the services and that they would make any necessary changes to improve the service for their customers and expressed the hope that additional services will be provided at some stage in the future.

In conclusion Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg stated that he would continue to press for better Public Transport Services for the people of Celbridge.

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31st July, 2017 - Additional 67 Bus Services to be Reviewed under BusConnects Strategy - Stagg

Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg has been in contact with Dublin Bus in connection with carrying out a review of their existing 67 Bus Service with a view to providing additional services given the demand for public transport, particularly at the weekends

Last November stated Mr. Stagg on foot of demand, Dublin Bus added 23 new services on the 67 route on Sundays. Since then the passenger numbers have risen steadily and a number of passengers have contacted Mr. Stagg in relation to buses being packed at evening times on Saturday and Sunday's. 

The Chief Executive of Dublin Bus Ray Coyne has advised Mr. Stagg that Dublin Bus will continue to monitor the 67 route and that they are currently engaged with the National Transport Authority in their BusConnects project which will review all services on day types. 

In conclusion Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg stated that commuters in Celbridge and Maynooth would benefit from the additional services and he expressed the hope that the BusConnects project would identify the clear demand that was there for the additional services.

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17th JULY, 2017 - Stagg Calls for Additional 67 Bus Services

Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg has called on Dublin Bus to carry out a review of their existing 67 Bus Service with a view to providing additional services given the demand for public transport, particularly at the weekends

Last November stated Mr. Stagg on foot of demand, Dublin Bus added 23 new services on the 67 route on Sundays. Since then the passenger numbers have risen steadily and a number of passengers have contacted Mr. Stagg in relation to buses being packed at evening times on Saturday and Sunday's. 

Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg further stated that he has requested the Chief Executive Officer of Dublin Bus Ray Coyne to carry out a review of the existing service with a view to adding additional services where the demand is verified.

In conclusion Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg stated that commuters in Celbridge and Maynooth would benefit from the additional services and he looked forward to the response from Dublin Bus.

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16th NOVEMBER, 2016 - Stagg Welcomes Improvement in Sunday Bus Services for Celbridge and Maynooth on Route 67

Kildare North Labour Representative Emmet Stagg has welcomed the announcement by Dublin Bus of Major Improvements to their Sunday Bus Services on the Route 67 serving Celbridge and Maynooth

From Sunday November 27th there will be an additional 14 morning departures from Maynooth serving Celbridge with the earliest Bus departing at 8-15 am. At present the earliest Bus on a Sunday is 9-50 am and there are only 3 morning departures. There will also be an additional 9 departures from Merrion Square serving Celbridge and Maynooth which is a substantial increase on the current 4 morning departures.

Welcoming the improvements Emmet Stagg stated that the new Sunday Service is a major improvement for the residents of Celbridge and Maynooth and he congratulated Dublin Bus on responding to their customer’s needs.