Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the proposed daily bus transport improvements throughout the commuter belt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14038/03]
Vol. 567 No. 2
231 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the proposed daily bus transport improvements throughout the commuter belt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14038/03]
Significant improvements have taken place in recent years in daily bus transport services in the commuter belt in the greater Dublin area and further improvements are planned. To date, 334 new buses have been purchased by Bus Átha Cliath, 105 of which are additional. These buses have improved the quality and reliability of the fleet as well as providing for an increased level of service. There were also 150 additional buses purchased in 1999, resulting in an overall increase of 23% in peak hour capacity today compared with 1999. The national development plan target is for 275 additional and 500 replacement buses by 2006.