Major boost for thousands as 65 new bus services with stops in ‘key areas’ including Dublin Airport launched
THOUSANDS of Irish commuters will see their journeys made easier due to 65 new additional bus services being launched.
Private bus operator Aircoach has increased their number of journeys this summer "in response to customer demand" on their popular Dublin to Greystones routes.
In addition to the 65 additional services scheduled, new stops have been put in place across a number of routes.
New hourly services have been added to and from Greystones on Route 702.
Aircoach's well-known airport coaches will now run every 15 minutes between Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre.
New stops on the route include Cherrywood Business Park - which will be serviced every half hour, while pick-up at Pearse Station to Dublin Airport will run every half hour.
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Other new stops expanding the network include Merrion Square for Route 701 - which will come every 30-minutes, Loughlinstown Hospital, hourly on Route 702 and Greystones and Hawkinswood on route 702 - which will be an hourly service.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the new opening of the new service is a "significant impact and boost" for holidaymakers and commuters alike.
The Fine Gael TD added that it will have a "hugely positive impact" on locations where the new services have opened, including his home town of Greystones, Co Wicklow.
The Taoiseach said: "Today marks a significant milestone and boost for holidaymakers and other regular Aircoach service users looking to and from Dublin Airport.
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"The expansion of the coach service will have a hugely positive impact on the community, especially in my home town of Greystones with a new hourly service on Hawkins Wood, one of four stops within Greystones."
He added: "As Taoiseach I want to see further expansions like these, ensuring that everyone has access to sustainable, safe and reliable means of transport to and from their home community."
Aircoach's managing director, Kim Swan, said the services were launched after listening to customer feedback.
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Aircoach has provided 65 additional services, here are the routes they impact:
700: Dublin Airport – City Centre – Donnybrook – UCD – Stillorgan – Sandyford – Leopardstown – Foxrock – Cabinteely – Cherrywood Business Park.
701: Dublin Airport – City Centre – Ballsbridge – RDS – St Vincent’s Hospital.
702: Dublin Airport – 3Arena – Booterstown – Monkstown – Dun Laoghaire – Dalkey – Bray – Greystones
Swan explained the company is "committed" to providing "reliable and convenient" public transport options.
She said: "We’re delighted this new service expansion means more passengers can now enjoy a stress-free journey and the increased convenience provided by Aircoach with pick-ups and drop-offs right at the airport door.
"We’re committed to ensuring best-in-class connectivity for local people and visitors alike through the provision of more reliable and convenient public transport options.
"By adding these 65 new daily services and new stops, we are proud to reinforce our position as Ireland’s favourite coach operator.”
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Due to the new route changes, the company advises customers to check www.aircoach.ie to access full route and timetable information.
Aircoach is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year by offering 2,500 free passenger seats.
Earlier this year the company launched eight additional express bus services between Dublin and Belfast.
The route serves Belfast, Dublin Airport and Dublin's O'Connell Street with an additional stop introduced at Maghera.
The enhanced connectivity means Aircoach now offers 32 daily direct services between Dublin and Belfast.
