Who funds Bus Éireann?
Who funds Bus Éireann? Bus Éireann was in active dialogue with the NTA throughout 2021 regarding PSO funding requirements as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 public health measures and the NTA continued to fully fund PSO services for 2021. Total PSO Subvention in 2021 rose by 32.9% due to the move to a Gross Cost Contract.
Does Irish rail make a profit?
In 2021, IÉ made a tax adjusted trading profit of €0.8m (2020: €4.6m). IÉ utilised previous year's trading losses to shelter this profit.
Who owns transport for Ireland?
Although some sections of road have been built using private or public-private funds, and are operated as toll roads, they are owned by the Government of Ireland. The rail network is also state-owned and operated, while the government currently still owns the main airports.
Is Bus Éireann commercial or non commercial?
It is a commercial part of the company which, unlike the local and city services, does not receive government funding to operate.
What bus companies are in Ireland?
The larger bus service operators in Ireland include Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI Local Link.
Is Dublin Bus Privatised?
Dublin Bus (Irish: Bus Átha Cliath) is a State-owned bus operator providing services in Dublin.
Is Bus Éireann a private company?
Bus Éireann (Irish pronunciation: [?b??s? 'e????n??]; Irish Bus) is a state-owned bus and coach operator providing services throughout Ireland, with the exception of Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area, where bus services are provided by sister company Dublin Bus.