Concerns are being raised by a local Senator.
A new midlands bus route could be at risk, due to a shortage of drivers.
That's according to Junior Agriculture Minister, Pippa Hackett, who is urging anyone thinking of a career change to consider getting behind the wheel.
The 822 from Mountrath to Carlow is due to be operational in time for the new school year, and is expected to be beneficial for SETU students.
The Offaly Green Party Senator says we need more bus drivers:
Hauliers Fear Impact Of Rising Fuel Costs Ahead Of Budget
The IRHA President is set to meet the Tanaiste today.
Midlands Enjoys September Sunshine As Warm Weather Set To Continue
Temperatures reached 23 degrees yesterday.
Volunteers Asked To Join Search For Missing Midlands Man
Community organisers searching for the man missing on Lough Ennell are asking people to help.
Gardai Investigating Stand Off In Midlands Housing Estate
Gardaí are looking into the incident which happened in the Ardnacassa estate in Longford Town over the weekend.
Five New Members Appointed To TUS Governing Body
State Examinations Commission CEO Andrea Feeney and former HSE CEO Bernard Gloster are among the appointments.
Laois Man Set To Represent Ireland In WorldSkills Competition
23-year-old Ruán Murgatroyd from Portarlington wll compete in Cloud Computing.
Midlands TD Criticises "Unacceptable" Hospital Waiting Times
142 patients have been waiting for a first outpatient neurology appointment in Mullingar.
Former Offaly Principal Completes 26 Marathons For Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund
John Healy finished his 26th marathon yesterday.
