Gwen Morgan, Dublin Bus's director of service operations, says congestion charges could make it 'too costly' for motorists to drive into Dublin. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins PhotosCongestion charges to “discourage” motorists from driving in Dublin city centre should be introduced to improve bus services, as average speeds in the capital are now slower than London, according to a Dublin Bus official. Gwen Morgan, director of service operations at Dublin Bus, said congestion is increasing year-on-year and significantly affecting average speeds during peak times. Speaking to The Irish Times this week, she said the average speed in the city centre was 13.4km/h during peak morning times in October, compared with an average of 14km/h in London. She said congestion charges could be introduced “zonally” or near certain “pinch points” in the city centre, such as Church Street, Dame Street and Pearse Street, where services “suffer greatly from congestion”.

Source: The Irish Times December 13, 2025 12:52 UTC