Dublin has got itself a nice fleet of new buses which will be a welcome for commuters and on board there is FREE Wi-Fi which again is good new,Wi-Fi has been present on buses for some time now and to see it continue will make it a nice bonus if you commute on public transport..
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Tuesday) at Dublin Bus Central Control, Broadstone, officially unveiled 90 new state of the art double decker buses which will operate on routes across Dublin.
Equipped with a number of features that will improve the journey experience for drivers and customers alike the new fully accessible vehicles have:
- bilingual passenger information signs in the upper and lower saloons announcing the next bus stop
- improved safety features with 12 colour cameras (4 external views and 8 internal views) and a staircase CCTV monitor.
- wheelchair space with separate dedicated space for a child’s buggy
- free Wi-Fi
With @dublinbusnews in Broadstone Central Control to launch 90 new high tech busses for our capital city. pic.twitter.com/ZhVxnF70B9
— Paschal Donohoe (@Paschald) August 11, 2015
Speaking at the unveiling Minister Donohoe said: ‘The investment in these new double decker buses demonstrates the Government’s on-going commitment to providing enhanced public transport services and infrastructure. Bus is fast becoming a more attractive public transport option for many users. The delivery of 90 new vehicles, equipped with a range of enhanced features, will provide greater comfort and convenience for Dublin Bus customers and will contribute to providing a more sustainable mode of transport, particularly for commuting purposes.”