Ireland trials app-based booking for rural buses, seeing a 360% rise in passengers since 2020.

Ireland is testing a new system in rural areas that allows residents to book Local Link bus services through an app or local office, similar to hailing a taxi. The one-year pilot in Kerry, Mayo, and Limerick aims to improve public transport for rural residents, especially the elderly. The service has seen a significant increase in use, with passenger numbers rising by over 360% between 2020 and 2023.

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