Delays awarding contracts and driver shortages have delayed resumption of services in some areas, Bus Éireann says
Delays awarding contracts and driver shortages have delayed resumption of services in some areas, Bus Éireann says
Parents from affected areas say they have been forced to scramble to make alternative arrangements at short notice, while some say they have been forced to take time off work.Rising student dropout rates may be linked to high rents and commuting, university chief warns The lack of a bus service again this year is an “absolute nightmare” for families, especially where both parents are working, she said.
Brenda Muldowney, another working parent in the area, said the lack of service is causing “huge time cost and financial cost”. “In a small number of cases there was a delay in awarding of contracts owing in some instances to the implementation of a new procurement process. Bus Éireann is committed to enhancing and improving the process for future tender competitions for all stakeholders,” it said.
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