Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, and Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Mairéad Farrell, have welcomed NTA proposals to increase frequency of services and establish new evening services on 350 buses between Kinvara and Galway. The NTA have opened a public consultation on these proposals, and the Sinn Féin representatives have urged the public to take part and have their say on the need for increased capacity.
TD O’Hara said: “I have been contacted by many residents in Kinvara, Ballinderreen and Kilcolgan regarding a lack of services and capacity on the 350 buses. Buses are often full and passengers left at the side of the road, which makes it difficult to rely on this service for transport.
“The 350 bus currently offers six daily round trips between Galway and Kinvara, however, only one of these gets to Galway before 9am and the last bus leaving Galway is at 6pm. This really limits commuters’ options.
“Therefore, I welcome the NTA’s proposal to increase the frequency of route 350 to every 90-120 minutes alongside new evening services for passengers. This is critical to ensure that people in the area can rely on this bus service to commute in and out of Galway city and other destinations. I would encourage residents in the area to make a submission to the consultation in support of more regular services along this route to ensure these proposals are implemented."
TD Farrell said: “I have long advocated for improved services along this route, particularly in the morning and at night. I welcome the NTA’s proposals to improve frequency of services as well as later evening services.
“It is especially important that we have regular services at peak times in the mornings and evenings to support workers, students and others who may wish to rely on this service to commute. This consultation is open until 4pm on February 6 on the NTA consultation website and I would urge residents to use their voice to advocate for increased capacity on this route.
“Following this consultation the NTA intends to implement improved services in mid-2025."
