35 PERCENT INCREASE IN CHRISTMAS PARK AND RIDE PASSENGER NUMBERS

Date Published: 07-Jan-2013

Galway City Council has reported a 35 percent increase in passenger numbers on the Christmas Park and Ride service.

Figures released by the local authority show that over 21 thousand people used the service last month compared to over 15 thousand 600 in 2011.

There was also a 20 percent increase in the number of cars parked up at Ballybrit Racecourse over the period.

Numbers have doubled since 2009 when 10 thousand 132 passengers used the facility.

Buses run every 15 minutes from 7am until 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 7pm on Sunday for a two euro all in cost.

Head of Galway Transportation Unit Joe Tansey says the figures show the growing level of demand for the service and efforts are continuing to secure a permanent site.