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If NI Executive is serious about social inclusion, rural access and addressing climate challenge, proper funding for public transport is essential

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Departmental warning over future collapse of Translink, Northern Ireland’s public transport provider, reflects consequences of long-term underfunding Collapse of Translink would leave swathes of Northern Ireland without public transport and would spike carbon emissions through forcing a return to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4PublicTransport, austerity cuts, Bus Services, cross-subsidisation, deprivation, NI Rail, Northern Ireland Executive, Public Transport, rural proofing, Translink, underfunding, working-class | Leave a comment

Glider service routes to Colin Connect in West Belfast withdrawn after two separate attacks on vehicles leave windows smashed

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Unite the union NI

In order to safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers, the Glider will turn at the Michael Ferguson roundabout and not travel to the Colin Connect terminus, where the attacks occurred. Unite workforce reps to seek clear assurances … Continue reading →

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Public have less than three-weeks to safeguard Belfast’s bus lanes and bus services

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Drivers’ union urges public to bombard Department for Infrastructure email over opening of Belfast bus lanes to 4,500 private taxis Questions must be asked over how unelected civil servants can reverse decades of public transport policy with minimal consultation June … Continue reading →