Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

We are great supporters of Dublin Bus. However, it is of little use if there are not enough buses, we do not know when they are due, where they are going or at what time they leave their terminus. While we support Dublin Bus, we are seeking an efficient service and a reasonable fare.

Dublin needs to get cars off its streets but it is pointless to blame motorists for taking their cars when there is no reliable, accessible and reasonably priced public transport alternative. Until that is available, all of us — commuters, businesses and tourists — will continue to suffer the consequences and the daily grind of gridlock.

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