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The Dublin Bus strike which was scheduled to take place tomorrow has been called off.

SIPTU representatives have said that the the dispute has been prevented in this case due to the union receiving confirmation that Dublin Bus management intend to keep their agreement on pensionable pay.

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Union Organiser, John Murphy said: “Where unions and companies make agreements, particularly where the parties are tasked with the delivery of a vital public service, it is vital that they are honoured fully.

"This is particularly the case with public transport, as the impact of any dispute will not only affect the employees and the company involved but also the travelling public who are dependent on their services."

We don't think we'd be able to handle another day of strikes after last year!

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So we all recall the hassle and drama that ensued when Dublin Bus went on strike last year. 

The city was in chaos as people struggled to get to work and after an extended period of regular strikes, the bus drivers came to an agreement over pay. 

Now that possibility looms over Dublin commuters once again, as Dublin Bus workers will be balloted for industrial action as they believe that there has been a breach of their pay agreement.

The National Bus and Rail Union said that option to make pay increases pensionable was meant to come into effect from the 1 February, an option that was promised by Dublin Bus and approved by the Workplace Relations Commission, according to the Journal. 

Now Dublin Bus is seeking a month long extension to this, so workers represented by the NBRU could vote to go on strike.

The ballot will take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February at all Dublin Bus depots so workers can vote whether or not to pursue industrial action. 

Bus Eireann is also due to strike in two weeks time over pay cuts.

Irish Rail and Dublin Bus members represented by SIPTU have indicated that they will strike in solidarity with Bus Eireann.

“There is a strong commitment by SIPTU members across these companies to display solidarity with workers in Bus Éireann, whose conditions of employment are currently under vicious attack," said SIPTU sector organiser, Willie Noone.

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If you've ever shot daggers at a fellow commuter for holding you up while they root through spare change in order to pay for their bus fare, you may be pleased to hear that Dublin Bus intends to go cashless over the next three to five years.

According to emerging reports this morning, the National Transport Authority plans to follow the example of other major cities in an effort to improve travel times for millions of commuters.

As it stands, 70% of commuters use Leap Cards so officials don't envision that the plans will cause any major inconvenience, but those who insist on using cash will be required to purchase their bus tickets in a retailer prior to their journey.

It is understood that fares may be higher for those who choose to use cash to pay for their commute.

Commenting on the proposal, NTA chief executive Anne Graham said: "We have 70pc of all journeys being done through Leap. This has happened in London, and it's worked."
 
"We would encourage more people to move to Leap, and we would like to see cashless services, where you can't pay in cash on the bus," she added.

A team within the NTA is currently assessing potential developments regarding the Leap Card service which was introduced in 2011.

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Commuters will be faced with a change in fares come 2017, with it going up for some and down for others.

This afternoon, The National Transport Authority announced that fares for Luas, Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann will be restructured, and commuters will now pay for the distance they travel.

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For some it's a win, and for others it's a loss, but the NTA has said that fares will remain the same for the majority of passengers.

For example, an adult single Dart trip from Raheny to Bray currently costs €3.56 if you pay by Leap card, and €4.60 in cash. This will increases to a Leap card fare of €4.69 and a cash fare of €5.90.

However, an adult single Dart trip from Bayside to Clontarf Road currently costs €2.46 with a Leap card, and €3.25 with cash. In 2017, it will decrease to €1.73 on the Leap card and €2.20 in cash.

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The NTA said: “This year’s fare determination has taken the opportunity to adjust fares to move closer to achieving the authority’s fares policy such as discount of approximately 30pc for students, and 50pc for children.

“It is also the view of the authority that annual fares should be approximately equivalent to ten times a monthly fare.”

Will this change be better or worse for you?

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In an announcement which is set to infuriate thousands of commuters and motorists around the capital this afternoon, Dublin Bus have today confirmed a further 10 days of industrial action across the month of October.

As disputes grow between unions and the company, a decision has been made to halt services next month, with exact dates to be confirmed at 4pm this afternoon.

While last week's first 48-hour stoppage caused mayhem among commuters and motorists, a Siptu official has confirmed that Dublin Bus drivers do not feel their claims 'are being taken seriously' by either management or the government.

Unions for Dublin Bus drivers are seeking a 15 per cent pay increase over the next three years.

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Ah, when something is knocked off balance in Ireland, it seems the whole country goes into complete turmoil.

The Dublin Bus strike started on Wednesday at 9pm and still continues until today.

However, if you thought you could skip on all the delays by getting the Luas, you're out of luck.

The Green Line is not working.

According to Luas' Twitter account, emergency services are blocking the Harcourt Street stop.

But still, nobody is happy about it:

It'll never end!

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We knew this was coming, and yet nothing prepared us for the chaos seen in Dublin city and its suburbs today.

With the memory of the recent Luas strikes still fresh in the public’s mind, we squared our shoulders and navigated the Dublin Bus strike as best we could, but Christ it wasn’t easy.

Speaking ahead of the anticipated disruption, AA’s Conor Faughnan said: “I think it will be particularly bad on the N11 corridor coming in to town.”

“We're also likely to see heavy traffic on the Naas Road, the Lucan Road and on the northside, the Swords Road,” he added.

Commenting on this morning’s developments, a spokeswoman for AA Roadwatch said: “Traffic was backed up to Junction 6 Celbridge by 8.15am with long delays reported to the M50 which also saw increased volumes in traffic at a much earlier time than we would usually see.”

With an extra 25,000 cars on the roads, the vast majority of commuters spent hours at a standstill while others were involved in collisions as motorists struggled to contend with the heavier traffic.

Oh, and anyone who thought they had escaped the chaos by hopping on a Luas was in for a rude awakening as tram drivers announced a technical fault between Brides Glen and Carrickmines which ground services between the Green Line stops to a halt.

All in all, the morning's chaos made for some pretty classic tweets… you can't say we don't know how to laugh in the face of adversity.

1. This guy

2. This other guy

3. They know what's up

4. This gal

5. When is Moe not appropriate?

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Not only do Dublin Bus users have to contend with six days of industrial action across the month of September, but they also recently learned that service will grind to a standstill the night before the first official strike day.

And with the Luas strikes still fresh in the minds of the public, commuters are fearing the worst as hundreds of thousands are set to bear the brunt of the upcoming Dublin Bus strike.

Thankfully for us weary commuters, Hailo have decided to come to the rescue and are offering a special deal for commuters at specific points during the first 48 hour stoppage this month.

According to the Irish Mirror, anyone taking a taxi between 6 as well as 7am and 10am and noon this Thursday and Friday can avail of a 50 per cent discount.

Commenting on the generous gesture, Hailo in Ireland's General Manager, Tim Arnold, said: "We’re anticipating a huge surge in demand during the upcoming bus strikes, so are encouraging Hailo users to choose off-peak travel where possible."

"The recent Luas strike days have been very busy for Hailo and in particular for Hailo Prebook," he added. "We’re committed as always to getting our customers to their destinations."

Hailo, from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

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If you're a regular Dublin Bus user, you'll be well aware that industrial action means services will come to a standstill for six days across September.

But did you know that in preparation for the first day of strike action on Thursday September 8th, service will actually terminate from 9pm on Wednesday September 7th?

According to Newstalk, Dublin Bus have advised customers of this change to schedule, saying they have "no option but to terminate all routes at [9pm] on Wednesday night."

Elaborating on the plans, they explain that final departures on all routes will be "up to and including' 9pm, to ensure 'safe and secure' return of buses to depots."

Despite talks last Friday, those involved failed to resolve issues surrounding drivers' pay wages, and Dublin Bus has urged drivers not to commit to strike action.

"Dublin Bus has urged trade unions not to engage in this industrial action which will cause unnecessary inconvenience to customers," they advised.

"We will continue to make every endeavour to avoid any disruption to services and find a resolution to the matter." the company said.

Urgh, we feel a meltdown coming on.

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We were waiting with bated breath to hear the outcome of today's meeting between unions representing Dublin Bus and management.

And it's officially in.

Despite the efforts of those involved in this afternoon's gathering, a resolution has not been found which means that a series of strikes set for this month will go ahead as planned.

According to general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, Dermot O' Leary, the meeting was little more than a ruse to suggest that the issue could be resolved swiftly.

"We did advise in advance of our meeting that parading all parties through the door to create what has now transpired to be a false and misleading impression that the issue of pay could be magically resolved was something that staff and commuters would find intolerable," he said.

"The one common thread across all industrial relations disputes is that they are ultimately resolved," he continued.

"However it takes more than the commitment of one party to effect an agreement, shirking responsibility, or remaining aloof is not conducive to settling this dispute, the onus is now on the shareholder to unshackle the restraints on Dublin Bus and allow it the opportunity to work with its staff towards finding a solution." he finished.

Dublin Bus users will be affected on the following dates: Thursday, September 8th, Friday 9th, Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th

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Earlier this week, Dublin commuters were left gnawing their knuckles when word landed that Dublin Bus were planning six days of strikes across the month of September.

With images of the chaos caused by the Luas strikes still fresh in the public's mind, more than a few of us began panicking over what this strike might bring.

But, it looks like we might not have to worry if a meeting scheduled for later today goes well.

According to Newstalk, unions representing Dublin Bus are set to meet with management this afternoon in an effort to avert proposed industrial action.

Speaking to the radio station today, Dermot O'Leary, the general secretary of the NBRU, explained that Dublin Bus drivers are seeking a pay increase akin to that received by Luas drivers earlier this year.

"When we’re comparing like with like, which is what trams and buses are, from our point of view, you’re looking at a situation where tram drivers, come 2020, will be on €53,000 including their bonus," Dermot said.

With Dublin Bus drivers receiving on average €38,000 a year, Dermot is keen to highlight the disparity which exists between salaries revieved by both.

Here's hoping this afternoon brings good news.

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If you were caught out big time by the Luas strikes, then get ready for another few weeks of industrial action… this time by Dublin Bus.

According to the Irish Examiner, a driver union at Dublin Bus just confirmed that there may be strike action, and it could come as soon as later this month.

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has accused management on keeping silent about the pay rise troubles, with disregard to the fact a Labour Court recommended an 8.25 percent pay increase, which was "emphatically" rejected by the drivers.

The NBRU wants to meet with the other unions later this week to decide if they are willing to take part in coordinated strikes as early as the end of this month, with stoppages said to be either 24 or 48 hours long.

NBRU's general secretary, Dermot O'Leary said: "It would appear the company [Dublin Bus] has decided to ignore both the overwhelming rejection of the pay on offer from the court and the massive mandate for industrial action received from our members."

He also said that the NEC believes that "nothing short of actual strike action will contribute to a resolution of our member's legitimate claim for a significant pay rise."

Here we go again…

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