Kilkenny bus users warned of disruption to services

Kilkenny bus users have been urged to plan their journeys and to monitor the Bus Eireann website following disruption to services caused by the surging Covid cases.

Bus Éireann confirmed it is experiencing “minor disruption as a result of Covid-related absences” across its 17 depots, bus it said “the vast majority of services” are still being delivered as planned.

A spolesperson said: “Bus Éireann’s team is working agilely on a daily basis to manage absences and to prioritise delivery of services wich minimise customer disruption.

“Bus Éireann has robust Covid-19 mitigation measures in place, including having hand sanitising units available on-board and in stations, having touchpoint cleaning during the day and deep cleaning of buses overnight, as well as reminders to leave windows open. We also remind passengers to wear masks throughout their journey and in bus stations.”