A Rosslare to Galway vision

[Traincustomer]

There is a need for clarity in defining what CIE's social role actually is at present and a proper process for assessing services. The whole social role of public transport seems to be being conveniently watered down and cast aside altogether at present. Where's the accountability? Many low performing routes could be turned around and patronage increased with innovative marketing.

[Colm Moore]

Originally Posted by Cavanrailbus

There is a need for clarity in defining what CIE's social role actually is at present and a proper process for assessing services. The whole social role of public transport seems to be being conveniently watered down and cast aside altogether at present. Where's the accountability? Many low performing routes could be turned around and patronage increased with innovative marketing.

As I understand it, CIÉ have Memorandums of Understanding with the Department of Transport. These are deliberately not contracts - if they were contracts they would need to be tendered. Its suits CIÉ, the DoT and DSFA not to tender or have the associated transparency.

[Traincustomer]

I agree, hopefully the new legislative regime for public transport will be more progressive in this regard.