The National Transport Authority in conjunction with Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland are introducing two new orbital bus routes this weekend.
The N4 and N6 routes come into operation on Sunday May 29.
Go-Ahead Ireland will run the N6 route, linking Finglas and Howth Junction, via Beaumont Hospital.
N4, which will be operated by Dublin Bus, will connect Blanchardstown Shopping Centre with the Point Village, via Finglas and Dublin City University, 24 hours a day.
There is a 10-minute frequency on both the N4 and N6 at most times on weekdays and Saturdays, with lower frequencies on Sundays.
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An interchange bus stop to allow customers transfer between the N4 and N6 has been installed in Finglas Village.
The 90-minute fare was recently reduced by 20% to €2 until the end of the year. The fare for students and young adults is €1.
Transport minister Eamon Ryan said: “Today’s launch marks another achievement for the ambitious BusConnects project.
“These new services will provide an easy, accessible, and more sustainable way for people to travel from Howth to Blanchardstown and into the Point and the North Quays in the city centre.
“This latest phase of the new network provides communities in these areas not just with increased frequency, but also a night service offering commuters 24-hour bus connections.
"This will enable more commuters to rely on public transport for all their needs and further reduce the need for cars on our roads.”
Anne Graham, CEO of the NTA, added: “This is the third phase of the new Bus Connects network, and customer response to Phases one and two has been really positive.
“Passenger numbers on Phase 1 services – the H-Spine and related services introduced in July 2021 – are running at 22% ahead of background growth on bus passenger numbers.
“The figure for Phase 2 – the C-Spine and related services introduced in November 2021 – is 12%. It’s clear that the new network is persuading more and more people to use the bus.
“The network is beginning to take shape and we are confident that this phase will be just as successful as the previous ones.”
Ray Coyne, CEO of Dublin Bus, commented: “The N4 will be the sixth 24-hour Dublin Bus service, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the changing needs of customers and the city.”
