Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2023
45. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he can detail the average number of passengers who have travelled on the new BusConnects route 60 since its introduction, per week or month; the passenger numbers for route 79 in the past three months of its operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30121/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport.
Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to passengers numbers for BusConnects Route 60 per week/month since its introduction and Route 79 in the last three months of its operation, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
