Bus Eireann defends relocation of city taxi rank
Galway Bay fm newsroom - A city councillor has expressed concern following the relocation of the taxi rank at Ceannt Station.Road access to the rail and bus station from Fairgreen Road has been blocked with immediate effect as construction gets underway at Ceannt.
The former taxi rank facing the station has been moved to the front of the Fairgreen Hostel, while Bus Eireann buses are temporarily departing from and arriving at the back of the Hotel Meyrick.Councillor Frank Fahy says the lack of taxis close to the train station impacts older and immobile passengers:However, Bus Eireann has defended the decision to move the taxi rank.Spokesperson Brian Connolly told Galway Talks that it was a necessary safety measure.