Local Link service officially launched across Louth
The Louth ‘Local Link’ rural public transport service was officially launched this week.
Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd described the service as ‘an invaluable resource for connecting our communities in Louth,’ said chairperson of the Transport Committee Fergus O’Dowd TD has said.
The ‘Local Link’ provides both demand-responsive, door-to-door services on request, as well as scheduled bus services on fixed routes across Louth.
Deputy O’Dowd said: ‘Local Link is in many ways the unsung hero of our public transport system and an invaluable resource for us locally. In launching the Local Link brand, we want to make sure people are aware that these fantastic local bus services exist, and that the work is being done at local level.
He added: ‘As chair of the Transport Committee I intend to highlight the fantastic work that is carried out by such schemes for rural communities, but I will also highlight the areas that need further provision.’
The Louth TD said the service ‘aims to be the principle provider of safe, accessible and efficient rural transport, inter-connecting with national services and responding to local demands.’
‘ The message is also that Local Link is very much open for business for everybody, including people going to work, families, students, tourists and visitors.
Deputy O’Dowd added: ‘Local Link is enabling people in remote rural areas to go shopping, get to hospital appointments and avail of services in their local towns and villages. The creation of the Local Link brand is an effort to increase awareness of the service as it continues to grow.’
For further information on the service being provided in Louth, log on to the website www.locallink.ie