BusConnects is a key part of the Government’s polices to improve public transport and address climate change in Ireland’s major urban centres. BusConnects is a program developed and managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA), and funded by Project Ireland 2040, and is also included within national policies such as ‘The National Development Plan 2021 – 2030’ and ‘The Climate Action Plan 2023’.
BusConnects includes nine initiatives:
- Redesigning the bus network
- Building new bus corridors and cycle lanes
- Implementing a state of the art ticketing system
- Implementing a cashless payment system
- Simpler fare structure
- New bus livery
- New bus stops and shelters
- New Park & Ride sites in key locations
- Transitioning to a new zero emissions bus fleet
Information on BusConnects initiatives in each city can be found on the cities page.
