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The local link service in Donegal Town. PHOTO: Siobhán McNamara
Commuters who use the TFI Local Link service between Donegal Town and Ballyshannon can look forward to an enhanced service in the new year.
The enhancement takes effect from January 4, and is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. The plan is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
Route 292 will operate up to six daily return services Monday to Thursday and eight daily return services Friday to Sunday. The route will offer enhanced connectivity to villages and areas such as Ballyshannon, Rossnowlagh, Ballintra, Laghey and Donegal Town.
TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim General Manager, Fiona O’ Shea said: “We are delighted to roll out this enhanced service in South Donegal, under the NTA’s Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
“Route 292, which has been in operation for a number of years, will now have increased frequency at the weekend with evening services on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, which will be well received by the local communities along the route.
“This service continues to provide opportunities for local residents to access education, employment, health, social and recreational opportunities and onward travel from early morning to late evening.”
The enhanced route will continue to provide new peak-time and evening services for commuters from Friday to Sunday and a new morning service on Sunday, as well as connectivity to regional bus services.
About Local Link
TFI Local Link bus services provide safe and accessible rural community transport, while also catering to the needs of the elderly and those with disabilities.
Free Travel Passes are accepted on all TFI Local Link services, and cash fares are payable by anyone who does not hold a Free Travel Pass.
By providing a regular, scheduled public transport service in remote areas TFI Local Link offers greater travel and commuting opportunities to rural residents.
Further information on Local Link routes and timetables can be found at www.locallinkdsl.ie or by calling 074 9741644.
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