Service will begin from Monday 21st August.
A new bus service is being launched to improve connections between Laois and Carlow.
The TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will start between Mountrath and Carlow, from Monday 21st of August.
This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which 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 822 will run four services a day from Monday to Saturday and three return services on Sunday.
The new service will provide access to the SETU Carlow campuses.
The route will offer connections to villages and areas such as Abbeyleix, Heywood Gardens, Ballinakill, The Swan, Clogh, Moneenroe, Crettyard, Newtown, Killeshin and Graiguecullen.
Speaking ahead of the launch TFI Local Link Laois Offaly General Manager Frances Byrne said:
“We are delighted to launch Route 822 Mountrath to Carlow and increase our service provision in Laois. This new timetable has been designed to facilitate passengers travelling between towns and villages, which enables greater connectivity and creates access for employment, education, training, recreation, social and health purposes. I would encourage passengers to make the most of our public transport system as it’s not only an environmentally friendly option but also an inclusive and cheaper way to travel. Leap and TFI Go are accepted on this service along with the Free Travel Pass. In partnership with the NTA, we support the Government’s Sustainable Mobility Policy and believe this new service and enhancements to existing services in Laois Offaly complement the policy and it will contribute to reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector.”
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