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Public transport is, in anyone’s language, a complete and utter nightmare.

Yes, it's cheap (well, relatively speaking), fairly dependable (when they're not striking, that is) and pretty safe, but then there's all the, you know, other stuff.

For every punctual bus, train or tram, there’s a fellow commuter who won’t break eye contact with you, a random passenger who thinks the Luas is the right time to crack out a burrito or a person with limited control of their bodily functions.

And if you think you're alone in these daily transport struggles, you need look no further than Twitter to realise that public transport is, for each and every one of us, as harrowing as it gets.

 1. When this happens

2. When people aren't locked up

3. When people like you a bit too much

4.  When you're actually the biggest issue

5. When you'd be quicker crawling

6. When a fellow commuter isn't even human

7. When THOSE people get on

8. When you get ahead of yourself

9. When your life is in your hands… and you love it

 

 

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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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Lads, we don't think we could handle another public transport strike.

Drivers at Dublin Bus are now seeking the same pay increase that their Luas counterparts received.

Following what seemed like a million strikes by Luas drivers this year, Dublin Bus drivers are heading to the Labour Court today to fight for a pay rise, since they haven't received one since 2008.

They will also argue that drivers have agreed and implemented many re-structural plans over the past few years and the company has seen "steady increases" to annual revenue and passenger numbers.

John Murphy, SIPTU's organiser said: "The pay claim by our members in Dublin Bus envisages the creation of an agreement with a three-year duration that includes annual pay increases.

"Such an agreement should be in-line with the deal negotiated by SIPTU representatives for our members working on the Luas light rail network that, we believe, sets the standard for transport workers in Ireland.

"Taking into account the productivity increases achieved and wage restraint shown over the last eight years, our members in Dublin Bus are calling for pay rises to be granted that are not dependant on the implementation of any further cost saving measures," he added.

Hopefully they can sort it all out quick and handy and we won't be hit with another public transport strike.

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When Luas drivers took industrial action following pay disputes in recent months, thousands of disgruntled commuters suggested that the city would be better served by automated trams.

And it looks like Dublin City Council may be on the same page as this section of the public.

According to The Independent, 'Luas Automated'  – a proposal put forth by Fine Gael councillor Dr. Paddy Smyth – was passed at the Council's Transport Committee meeting earlier today.

It has been established that the committee then called on the new Minister for Transport, the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and TransDev to ascertain whether new Luas trams would be in a position to facilitate self-driving software.

Outlining the motivation for the proposal, Dr. Smyth said: "Given the cost to the city caused by this strike in recent months, I feel it is my obligation, as a representative of those who were disproportionately affected, to point out that should the drivers choose to return to the pickets, we must look at all options of returning a functioning tram service in this city."

In spite of this possible future development, Dr. Smyth insists that current drivers will not be replaced by machines, saying: "The passing of the motion does not mean any drivers will be fired from their job and replaced by an automation."

"This (Luas trams) is a very expensive piece of kit to be lying idle during 12 days of industrial action," he argued.

"It is not a proposal with which SIPTU can use to flex it's muscles in the opening act of post austerity industrial relations," he added.

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A suspicious package was found this morning near Store Street Garda Station.

A man in his 40s has been arrested and searched after he was spotted in the Store Street area. He has been taken to Irishtown Garda Station for more questioning.

The Luas Red Line and Busaras bus station were closed down, as well as The Jacobs Inn Hostel. The hostel was evacuated around 6.30am, when the alarm was raised.

A garda spokeswoman said: "Gardai have closed off a road after an incident this morning and the Army Bomb Disposal Team attended the scene."

The road has now been re-open but commuters are expected to be delayed if travelling by train or on the Luas Red Line.

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If the incredible weather wasn't enough to celebrate, it's now been announced that this week's Luas strikes have been cancelled.

Two four-hour stoppages were due to take place on Thursday and Friday this week, but according to SIPTU leader, Owen Reidy, the industrial action has been called off.

While speaking to Morning Ireland earlier today, Mr. Reidy confirmed that SIPTU will be meeting with Luas drivers later today in a bid to resolves issues between themselves and Transdev.

It is understood that Transdev will consider the new proposals and are expected to respond next week.

As it stands, next week's scheduled strikes are still to go ahead, but we're keeping our fingers crossed for a resolution.

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Luas users, rejoice!

According to an announcement from Transdev, Luas strikes set for tomorrow and Friday have been called off!

Tomorrow's strike was set to take place between 3 and 7pm while Friday's industrial action was going to be a 24-hour affair, but according to breaking news the strikes have now been cancelled.

It is understood that Siptu will release a statement shortly.

As this is a breaking story, we will update you as it develops.

 

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We'd love to tell you that the ongoing pay dispute has come to an end and we can say goodbye to any further strike days, but unfortunately that is not the case.

However, we can tell you that as a Luas user you are entitled to apply for refunds for every strike day that has taken place so far this year.

According to The Journal, passengers who are in possession of a taxsaver Leapcard or 30-day or seven-day ticket are entitled to receive money back on days which saw industrial action.

It has been established that those who hold a tax saver commuter ticket will be refunded an average daily rate of €2.49 while 30-day ticket holders can expect to receive €3.14 for every strike day thus far.

OK, it may not be the greatest news you'll ever receive, but it's definitely something… right?!

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We're pretty fed up with the Luas going on strikes as it is, but if you travel on the Red Line to work or college, there's going to be further disruptions.

Luas Red Line stops from Abbey Street to The Point will be out of order throughout the summer months.

Starting from Saturday May 21, all services between these two stops will be closed until the end of July.

The rest of the line will run as normal but the service will stop again once it hits Jervis.

These closures come as the Luas Cross City works begin to take place, however, there will be a bus service in operation that will serve the closed stops during the summer months.

Also, if you're planning on using the bus service, you HAVE to have a Leap Card. For more info, visit here.

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For anyone who plans to use the Luas Red Line this evening, you may be in for a bit of a wait.

According to updates on the Luas wesbite, the Red Line, which runs between Saggart and The Point, has experienced a technical fault which means commuters may have to seek alternative modes of transport.

A signal fault has occurred in the Blackhorse area and while technicians are working to rectify the issue, the service is currently operating with delays.

The Luas site has reminded commuters that Luas tickets will be valid on Dublin Bus services for the duration of this afternoon's disruption.

The Green Line is operating as normal.

 

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The Luas strikes seem to be going on and on (and on and on and on), which causes many people to forget what days the industrial action is actually planned for.

You wake up one morning and hey, no Luas. Great. Now, you either have to make your way to a bus stop that takes double the time or hop in a taxi that takes triple the pay.

But one smart lad is looking out for all of us as he has created an app specifically designed for the Luas strikes.

Jamie Farrelly, creator of the Luas Strikes Information said: "Sick and tired of not knowing whether the Luas is on strike or not? With the help of this app you'll instantly be able to see whether they are on strike today or not. Also includes the next date that there is a strike (if there is one planned!).

"With no end to the dispute in sight might be an idea to grab this now!"

So now, you'll be able to plan well in advance and never be caught out again, especially since there's six more strikes added on for June. Yay….

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It certainly looks like the dispute between Transdev and Luas drivers is set to get worse before it gets better if the former's recent announcement is anything to go by.

According to The Irish Times, the Luas operator has suspended all its tram drivers from its sick pay scheme following the announcement of further strike action.

In a letter penned by Transdev's managing director, Gerry Madden, he explained that the company was choosing to invoke its right to suspend individuals from the scheme if absence levels rose above 4%.

"The company is suspending all individual drivers from the regular sick pay benefit scheme and will not be processing any regular sick pay payments in the May payroll and thereafter pending a return to normal absence levels," he wrote.

While currently levels stand at 12%, Mr. Madden did insist that the ruling would not apply to any driver currently suffering from a critical illness.

Admittedly regretful that the company felt compelled to take the action, Mr. Madden insisted: "Once absence rates for drivers return to normal levels the company will discuss the re-introduction of sick pay scheme arrangements for all individual drivers."

The next 24-hour stoppage is set to take place on Friday May 20th.

 

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