BusConnects on Hold Without Funding | Cork News

The National Transport Authority admits it’s cash-strapped, putting new public transport services on hold this year and casting doubt on major BusConnects projects in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford—projects now hanging by a thread until funding materializes. With BusConnects spending slashed by 80 million euros in 2025, the NTA’s efforts to boost reliability and capacity are stalling. As traffic worsens and more people depend on buses, the lack of service expansion is sparking frustration. Talks with the Department of Transport are underway to secure 2027 funding, but progress on other mobility programs remains uncertain without money. For now, ambitious plans sit idle—waiting for funds that aren’t there yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88ce08393ca565cb