Transport workers want the planned multibillion euro Dublin Metro and the BusConnects plan to be scrapped, and to be replaced by a number of lower-cost alternative projects due to Covid-19. In a letter to the leaders of the main political parties the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) said in the new Covid world planning for future transport needs should be based on what was achievable and not on what was desired. The union said there would have to be many changes to public transport, particularly at peak times, to accommodate passenger numbers within social distancing rules. It said primary schools could start at their regular times, secondary schools an hour later and colleges an hour after that. It also suggested that starting times in the workplace could be restructured, and new financial incentives for working from home could be put in place.

Source: The Irish Times May 13, 2020 02:22 UTC