Welcome signs are emerging that when public transport is flexible and attuned to people’s needs — and also where safe cycle lanes are provided — they will step away from the car. For example, a new, shuttle bus service being piloted by Transport For Ireland (TFI) in Limerick city; Killarney, County Kerry, and in Achill, County Mayo, is reportedly getting an encouraging response. The bus doesn’t follow a fixed route, but takes passengers wherever they need to go within the service area. Reasons cited for not using public transport include: a lack of nearby connections, unsuitable timetables, and a preference for travelling in personal space. Unlike traditional bus services, TFI Anseo doesn’t follow a fixed route.

Source: Irish Examiner January 22, 2026 21:10 UTC