Ireland's National Transport Authority reports on Phase 3 of Connecting Ireland rural bus plan (nationaltransport.ie)

• 45 new/enhanced bus services in Phase 3 (2024), including 17 new routes
• Over 120,000 weekly vehicle kilometres added, 54 new towns connected
• Nearly 8 million passenger journeys on Connecting Ireland services in 2024, up 38% from 2023

"The National Transport Authority (NTA) has published its review of Phase 3 of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2024. In Phase 3, 45 new and enhanced bus services were introduced, including 17 new routes and 28 frequency improvements. Over 120,000 weekly vehicle kilometres were added and 54 new towns and villages were connected. Patronage on Connecting Ireland services reached nearly 8 million journeys in 2024, up 38% from 2023. Phase 4 is underway in 2025."