Protest against loss of 19 bus service

CAMPAIGNS TO retain a bus route, which runs on both sides of the city, will come together today to voice their opposition to planned changes by Dublin Bus.

The Save the 19 Bus Campaign – North and South will hold its first united event this morning.

The route serves areas north of Finglas, through Drumcondra, the city centre, Church Street, to Crumlin, Goldenbridge, terminating at Bulfin Road.

This morning’s event is part of a series of rolling protests against changes in bus transport provision being implemented by Dublin Bus.

The Save Our Bus Services group is running campaigns against the changes across the city.

Among those due to speak this morning are Peadar Tunney from Glasnevin. “I am over 80 years old and have used this bus since I was four . . . I can’t believe that this route, which is an essential part of our community, is just going to be scrapped.

“This is discrimination against the many elderly residents and children of this area.”

A spokeswoman for Dublin Bus said the route was not being scrapped.

“Yes, the route number 19 will no longer be used but the area, route and bus stops that it currently serves will continue to be served – albeit by different bus route numbers.”