Bus service linking Waterford and Cork set to be enhanced
Route 363 and Route 364 will be combined and enhanced to operate ten daily return services between Dungarvan and Tallow and seven daily return services between Dungarvan and Fermoy Monday to Saturday.
On Sundays and public holidays, the enhanced route will operate seven daily return services between Dungarvan and Tallow and seven daily return services between Dungarvan and Fermoy.
A new route variant will be added to the service called Route 363a, which will provide four daily return services between Dungarvan and Ballyduff Upper from Monday to Saturday.
Speaking ahead of the launch, John Pratt, Chairman of TFI Local Link Waterford, welcomed the changes. 'We're very pleased to introduce these service improvements, which represent a real investment in rural transport.
'I want to extend a sincere thanks to the Ballyduff Community Council for their support and input throughout this process. We hope these enhanced services will prove valuable to all users, whether commuting, attending appointments, or simply connecting with their community,' said Mr Pratt.
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