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Thursday 28 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# NBRU

This year
2023
# Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus services to be suspended in west Tallaght from this evening
The NBRU general secretary said a ‘very small minority’ are damaging the ‘ability of Dublin Bus to provide a proper public transport service’.
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Jan 12th 2023, 3:20 PM
Last year
2022
# Transport Police
Government TDs 'must' deliver transport police following latest assault, says NBRU
It comes following a violent assault on a Dublin Bus last weekend.
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Aug 17th 2022, 12:38 PM
# Public Transport
NBRU welcomes cut to public transport fares but warns staff will not 'plug any funding gaps'
The 20% discount will apply from April for the rest of 2022.
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Feb 11th 2022, 8:59 AM
All time
# Eamon Ryan
Union asks Minister to consider reducing public transport capacity
The capacity on public transport has been at 100% since 1 September.
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Dec 19th 2021, 10:33 AM
# Transport Police
'Are we waiting for a serious assault to occur?' Renewed call for dedicated transport police
It follows news of a disturbing incident that played out ona nighttime DART service this week.
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Oct 10th 2021, 6:30 AM
# Dublin Bus
Bus drivers describe 'mayhem' as Level 5 reduces public transport capacity
The NRBU has called for staggered school and work times to manage public transport demand.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 4:11 PM
# expressway
Bus Éireann to stop several intercity routes for financial reasons
Services between Dublin and Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast will be affected.
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Sep 28th 2020, 3:25 PM
# Dublin Bus
Anti-social behaviour and bus curtailments: Efforts to tackle problem in Tallaght a 'great success', union says
The NBRU praised the strong collaboration at local level at helping to address the problem.
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Sep 19th 2020, 6:30 AM
# NBRU
Bus drivers concerned about conflict between passengers over mandatory face coverings
There is some confusion around who will police new regulations that make face coverings on public transport mandatory.
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Jul 12th 2020, 2:53 PM
# NBRU
Bus and rail union calls for compulsory face masks on public transport as restrictions ease
The NBRU has also called for temperature checks for all public transport workers.
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May 5th 2020, 3:02 PM
# protection
Concerns remain about safety of Bus Eireann drivers as they demand screens on all buses
The company said it is rolling out face visors to drivers this week as an interim measure.
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Apr 14th 2020, 12:05 AM
# polling day
Concerns raised as NBRU to curtail Dublin Bus route on polling day over anti-social behaviour
The NBRU claims drivers haven’t been getting the required assistance from local representatives and gardaí to deal with such problems.
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Feb 6th 2020, 11:39 AM
# Busaras
Bus Éireann steps up security at Busáras after recent attacks on drivers
The measures come after drivers threatened to stop operating services after 8pm on Monday 16 September.
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Sep 13th 2019, 7:36 PM
# Dublin
Bus drivers threaten to stop serving Busáras after dark over anti-social behaviour
It comes after a driver was allegedly assaulted at the station in recent weeks.
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Sep 9th 2019, 8:37 AM
# NBRU
'Enough is enough': Bus and rail services to be withdrawn from anti-social behaviour 'black spots'
The NBRU is calling for a Garda Public Transport Unit due to an “alarming” increase in assaults on staff.
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Aug 23rd 2019, 10:32 PM
# Toilets
Bus drivers 'resort to urinating in bottles' due to lack of toilet facilities
Flyers placed on buses across the country are calling on commuters to support drivers’ demands for sanitary facilities.
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May 14th 2019, 2:53 PM
# Transport
Union fears privatisation as Bus Éireann routes 101, 101x and 133 to be put out to tender
The NTA first announced its intentions to put routes up for competitive tender in October.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 8:00 PM
# Dublin Bus
'Everyday bus users are refusing to fold up their buggies to allow wheelchair users on board'
The transport committee was told that new regulations are needed to force people to fold up their prams.
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Jul 22nd 2018, 7:45 AM
# it's a deal
Irish Rail staff accept Labour Court pay deal recommendation
Irish Rail staff last month held a series of strikes in protest of their pay levels.
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Dec 8th 2017, 1:06 PM
# Call of Nature
Dublin Bus drivers 'urinating in bottles' due to lack of toilet facilities
Dublin Bus has advised drivers to use toilet facilities of local amenities.
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Dec 3rd 2017, 9:00 PM
# Workplace Relations
New 'improved' rosters for Bus Éireann drivers in Navan from Sunday - NBRU
Discussions have been taking place between management and unions over pay, rosters, and drivers’ productivity.
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Nov 21st 2017, 10:08 AM
# Strike
Decision time as Labour Court to issue recommendation on ending Irish Rail strike
The Labour Court agreed to issue a recommendation for how the dispute could be resolved tomorrow afternoon.
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Nov 9th 2017, 6:31 PM
# escalation
Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
They’re also not happy with Transport Minister Shane Ross’ lack of intervention in the dispute.
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Nov 7th 2017, 7:30 AM
# Strike
Heading home? Expect delays as Irish Rail strike means there's an extra 155,000 people on the roads
This is the first of five strike days.
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Nov 1st 2017, 4:50 PM
# strike day one
Here's how to get your refund if you're affected by the Irish Rail strike
Other transport operators do not accept rail tickets on days of industrial action.
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Nov 1st 2017, 6:30 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you support the striking rail workers?
A one day strike is expected to go ahead from midnight tonight.
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Oct 31st 2017, 9:50 AM
# unofficial dispute
Bus Éireann row: Minister hits back after unions slam her for 'unofficial labour dispute' comment
The employment minister said that 299 replacement buses were needed on the Eastern corridor last week.
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Oct 13th 2017, 7:00 PM
# Irish Rail
Strike threatened: Rail union warns of possible 'travel chaos' in coming weeks
The NBRU said its members were “furious” with Irish Rail’s refusal to increase staff pay.
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Sep 27th 2017, 9:43 PM
# Stone Throwing
Dublin Bus reaches agreement with drivers over anti-social behaviour in Tallaght
Drivers had threatened to curtail a number of routes next week.
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Sep 8th 2017, 2:30 PM
# Public Transport
Irish Rail says four routes could be axed, as drivers look for pay increase
Iarnród Éireann says it has to address an annual shortfall of €100 million.
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Aug 29th 2017, 7:10 PM
# jobstown
Row breaks out in Dublin Bus over youths 'scutting' on the back of new buses
Representatives for drivers have said there are ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour in Tallaght and Finglas.
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Aug 28th 2017, 12:03 AM
# ballot
Largest Bus Éireann union votes to accept Labour Court recommendations
Their acceptance means that no further strike action is likely at the service in the near-future.
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May 22nd 2017, 1:27 PM
# END IN SIGHT
Bus Éireann strike: 'All sides committed to conclusion in next 24 hours'
All sides will be back around the table at the WRC at around 10am.
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Apr 10th 2017, 7:26 AM
# drive all night
Light at the end of the tunnel? Bus Éireann talks to resume tomorrow morning
Both sides were up all night last night trying to reach an agreement.
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Apr 7th 2017, 7:10 PM
# Let's talk
Unions agree to talks with Bus Éireann management - but pickets stay put
During the last round of talks both sides accused each other of not being ‘flexible’ enough.
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Apr 4th 2017, 4:33 PM
# eleventh hour
NBRU gets legal letter from CIÉ group over wildcat action
Individual strike members have indicated that further ‘wildcat’ action could happen again.
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Apr 3rd 2017, 11:15 AM
# secondary picketing
Fears of more disruption as NBRU may be sued over 'wildcat' strike
The union said it remains focused on helping resolve the Bus Éireann dispute.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 12:37 PM
# day six
'We expected nothing more from the Blueshirts': Hundreds of bus drivers march through Dublin
Speakers repeatedly called on Shane Ross to take action to end the bitter dispute at the transport operator.
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Mar 29th 2017, 3:34 PM
# Picket
Bus Éireann strike day 4: Irish Rail services running fully as unions call for minister to intervene
The rail service said all trains are running normally this morning.
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Mar 27th 2017, 6:59 AM
# Solidarity
Rail and Dublin Bus workers angry over treatment of Bus Éireann staff, says union boss
There is no end in sight for the Bus Éireann strike, as it continues for its third day today.
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Mar 26th 2017, 2:48 PM
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