Editing Dublin Bus (section)

===24-hour services===
In 2014, Dublin Bus began looking to expand their Nitelink network and also introduce a new dedicated [[Night service (public transport)|all-night service in the city]].<ref name = wayne>{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Wayne|date=2014-11-14|title=
Dublin Bus examining 24 hour city service|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/news/dublin-bus-examining-24-hour-city-service-30744458.html|access-date=2022-06-13|website=[[The Irish Independent]]|language=en}}</ref> By late 2016, Dublin Bus 'Media and Communications Officer' Jennifer O'Brien stated that the company was looking at the possibility of introducing a 24-hour bus service in Dublin from 2017 in conjunction with the National Transport Authority on a phased basis.<ref name = neylon>{{Cite web|last=Neylon|first=Laoise|date=2016-12-21|title=
Is It Time Dublin Had 24-Hour Public Transport?|url=https://dublininquirer.com/2016/12/21/is-it-time-dublin-had-24-hour-public-transport|access-date=2022-06-13|website=Dublin Inquirer|language=en}}</ref> That same year, Dublin City Councillor [[Ciarán Cuffe]] (who also chaired the council's transport committee) said Dublin needed to look at extending the public-transport service at night noting that the last regular bus left the city at around 11:30pm each weeknight and the last [[Luas]] at around half past twelve, or midnight on Sundays.<ref name = neylon/>

In December 2019, the first of Dublin's 24-hour services were eventually rolled out. As of June 2025, the company operates twelve such routes (which run 24 hours per day, 7 days per week), consisting of routes 15,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/fd6a88c1-0704-4c0f-a07c-fb9d232887cd/Route-15.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route 15 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> 39a,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/6c81a9ad-2979-469f-9b81-5dfd12bc8a63/Route_39a_both.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route 39a |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> 41,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/8d52313b-c524-4ec8-b932-c3ed370c3318/Route_41_both.pdf?ext=.pdf |title=Timetable, Route 41 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> C1,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/18c1d2da-2b26-49aa-ac14-f35835b18938/C1-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route C1 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> C2,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/98f306ae-4a47-4493-b180-c17611d64b7c/C2-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route C2 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> C5,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/794368d6-af87-47a7-9f35-7cba66fb2e37/C5-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route C5 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> C6,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/ef60f743-14b3-4726-a8df-e54a45d36ea0/C6-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route C6 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> N4,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/c2efddb0-75d1-4b69-887f-f0f963e3113b/N4-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route N4 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> G1,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/56dcc9d2-7de0-48be-bd36-19130b39ff2d/G1-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route G1 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref> G2,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/getmedia/c6f4a55e-de1e-4dda-935c-d234cc1baab8/G2-Timetable.pdf?ext=.pdf|title=Timetable, Route G2 |website=Dublin Bus|access-date=2023-06-27}}</ref><ref name = OKOct>{{Cite news|last=Kelly|first=Olivia|date=2022-10-13|title=New BusConnects services begin in Dublin on Sunday|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2022/10/13/new-busconnects-services-begin-in-dublin-on-sunday/|access-date=2022-10-27|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Timetables/24-Hour-Services1/|title=24 Hour Services|access-date=2022-09-27|website=www.dublinbus.ie}}</ref> E1 and E2.<ref name = SP>{{cite web|first=Sorcha  |last = Pollak | date = 2025-01-26 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/01/26/dublins-new-bus-routes-how-will-your-service-be-affected/ |title=Dublin's 13 new BusConnects routes start on Monday 27th: How will your service be affected? |publisher=[[The Irish Times]] | website = irishtimes.com |accessdate=2025-06-01}}</ref>

Speaking of the 24/7 buses, Dublin Bus have noted that "They are some of our busiest routes, showing the clear appetite for all day and all-night bus services in Dublin."<ref name = SupportingNTE>{{cite web|url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Supporting-Night-Time-Economy/|title=Working Together To Build a Truly 24-Hour Dublin|access-date=2022-09-27|website=www.dublinbus.ie}}</ref> It has been noted, however, that the service frequency on some of the 24-hour routes at night is insufficient, leading to buses to become filled to capacity.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hennessy|first=Michelle|date=2022-06-01|title='I was afraid, walking 25 minutes alone': Dubliners say shortage of taxis posing safety risks|url=https://www.thejournal.ie/taxis-dublin-5778873-Jun2022/|access-date=2022-10-13|website=[[thejournal.ie]]|language=en}}</ref> The failure of scheduled buses showing up at night has also been flagged as an issue.<ref name = JW>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Jade|date=2023-05-08|title='I had to walk home alone because the night bus didn't show': Your public transport tales|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2023/05/09/many-times-i-had-to-walk-alone-home-because-the-bus-didnt-show-your-public-transport-tales/|access-date=2023-05-12|website=[[Irish Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

====15 and 41====
At midnight on 1 December 2019, routes 15 and 41 began operating on a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week basis with no difference in fare, marking the first time Dublin had a regular night bus service. These buses depart their terminals at intervals of 30 minutes between the hours of 11.30pm and 05:00am.<ref name="dublinbus1">{{citation|url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/Media-Releases-Archive/Media-Releases-2020/New-24-Hour-Bus-Route-Additional-Services--80-New-Jobs-Announced-By-Dublin-Bus-/|title=New 24 Hour Bus Route, Additional Services & 80 New Jobs Announced By Dublin Bus|publisher=Dublin Bus|access-date=2022-02-09|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209235851/https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/Media-Releases-Archive/Media-Releases-2020/New-24-Hour-Bus-Route-Additional-Services--80-New-Jobs-Announced-By-Dublin-Bus-/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name = patgill>{{cite web|last=Gill|first=Pat|date=2019-11-28|title=Dublin's New 24 Hour Bus Routes - Everything You Need To Know|url=https://www.98fm.com/news/24-hour-bus-routes-929506|access-date=2022-02-09|website=98fm|language=en|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209235843/https://www.98fm.com/news/24-hour-bus-routes-929506|url-status=live}}</ref> Announcing the change, the [[National Transport Authority (Ireland)|NTA]] CEO Anne Graham explained "The patterns of work and socialising have changed. For instance, the success in attracting to the city, major employers who are headquartered many time-zones away, serving markets around the world, means that commercial and economic activity in Dublin continues around the clock".<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/Media-Releases-Archive/Media-Releases-2019/Two-bus-routes-in-Dublin-go-24-hours/|title=Two bus routes in Dublin go 24-hours|publisher=Dublin Bus|access-date=2022-02-09|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209235853/https://www.dublinbus.ie/News-Centre/Media-Releases-Archive/Media-Releases-2019/Two-bus-routes-in-Dublin-go-24-hours/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2022, chief executive of Dublin Bus Ray Coyne told 'Breakfast Business' on [[Newstalk]] radio that of the six 24-hour services the company was currently running, route number 15 was "probably the most successful one".<ref name = Jquann>{{Cite web|last=Quann|first=Jack|date=2022-06-09|title=Dublin Bus planning 24-hour services 'throughout the network'|url=https://www.newstalk.com/news/dublin-bus-planning-24-hour-services-throughout-the-network-1352898|access-date=2022-08-14|website=[[Newstalk]]|language=en}}</ref> He added "We're looking to see if we can increase the frequency on those (six 24-hour services)... the demand is extremely high".<ref name = Jquann/> Commenting on the 24-hour services in Sep 2022, Gary Kelly, Chief Inspector with Dublin Bus explained how they were a "huge success" witnessing a "a big demand". He explained "The 41 from [[Abbey Street]] to [[Swords, County Dublin|Swords]] will often be full at 4am in the morning with workers on their way to [[Dublin Airport]] and revellers heading home to Swords [..] That one was badly needed over the years. Two years ago, all those workers would have (had) to drive to the airport and pay for parking, or take a taxi. I can't even imagine".<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Jade|last2=Farrell|first2=Dominique| date=2022-09-03|title=On the 24-hour bus: 'You cannot get a taxi at this hour, if you're able to hail one in the first place'|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2022/09/03/on-the-24-hour-bus-you-cannot-get-a-taxi-at-this-hour-if-youre-able-to-hail-one-in-the-first-place/|access-date=2022-09-03|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|language=en}}</ref>

====39a====
Route 39a began 24-hour operation on 13 December 2020.<ref name="dublinbus1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/Nitelink-Services/?id=|title=Nitelink Services - Dublin Bus|website=www.dublinbus.ie|access-date=9 January 2020|archive-date=26 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826153053/http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/Nitelink-Services/?id=|url-status=live}}</ref>

====C Spine (C1, C2, C5, C6) ====
On 28 November 2021 the National Transport Authority implemented Phase 2 of the rollout of its latest Dublin network with the C Spine, that consists of new C1-C4 routes serving the west of the city. The C1 and C2 services operate 24-hours a day, while the C3 and C4 buses turn into the C5 and C6, that operate through [[Chapelizod]] village instead of via the [[R148 road (Ireland)|Chapelizod bypass]] at night. The night-time routes operate every hour, starting between 11:36pm and 00:35am every night of the week, and ending at 4am when normal services commence. Upon the introduction of the C Spine, [[Minister for Transport (Ireland)|Minister for Transport]] [[Eamon Ryan]] said that it "provides the communities on its route not just increased frequency, but also a night service offering commuters 24-hour bus connections."<ref>{{cite web|last=Daly|first=Rebecca|date=2021-11-30|title=Two popular Nitelink routes have been replaced as a result of Bus Connects Phase Two|url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/two-more-popular-nitelink-routes-25579151|access-date=2022-02-09|website=The Irish Mirror|language=en|archive-date=10 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210000138/https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/two-more-popular-nitelink-routes-25579151|url-status=live}}</ref>

====N4====
As part of BusConnects Phase 3, the N4 ([[Blanchardstown Shopping Centre]] – [[Point Village]] via [[R103 road (Ireland)|Collins Avenue]]), came into operation on 29 May 2022.<ref name = N4May/><ref name = orbs/> The route was originally supposed to begin in January 2022 but was delayed due to driver shortages.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nevin|first=Emma|date=2022-05-16|title=BusConnects: Full explanation of changes to north Dublin routes. The N4 and the N6 were originally expected to begin in January but were delayed due to driver shortages.|url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/busconnects-full-explanation-changes-north-23967317|access-date=2022-09-03|website=[[dublinlive.ie]]|language=en}}</ref> Driver shortages would also delay the rollout of the G-Spine routes later in the year. Anne Graham, CEO of the [[National Transport Authority (Ireland)|NTA]], stated that "Today's launch is one further step in the delivery of an effective and efficient bus service for the Dublin city region. The network is beginning to take shape and we are confident that this Phase will be just as successful as the previous ones."<ref name = N4May>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationaltransport.ie/new-24-hour-service-among-busconnects-changes-for-dublins-northside-from-sunday/|title=New 24-hour Service Among BusConnects Changes for Dublin's Northside from Sunday|website=nationaltransport.ie|date=2022-05-27|access-date=2022-05-31}}</ref>

====G Spine (G1, G2)====
Phase 4 consisting of the G-Spine of routes G1 and G2 (both 24-hour), and daytime route 60, was launched on 16 October 2022.<ref name = RSB>{{Cite web|last=Scott Byrne|first=Ruairi|date=2022-10-13|title=New 24-hour Dublin Bus routes to begin this weekend - here's what you need to know|url=https://www.buzz.ie/news/irish-news/24-hour-dublin-bus-routes-28234439|access-date=2022-10-27|website=[[buzz.ie]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name = OKOct/> The phase was originally planned to launch on 28 August 2022 but needed to be pushed back until October 2022 due to driver shortages.<ref name = tmc>{{Cite web|last=McCullagh|first=Tony|date=2022-08-10|title=Latest changes to Dublin Bus network delayed over driver numbers|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/latest-changes-to-dublin-bus-network-delayed-over-driver-numbers-41902270.html|access-date=2022-08-13|website=[[The Irish Independent]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=O'Leary|first=Kim|date=2022-07-19|title=Ballyfermot residents 'very concerned' over new BusConnects routes|url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/ballyfermot-locals-concerned-over-changes-24529516|access-date=2022-08-13|website=[[dublinlive.ie]]|language=en}}</ref> Route G1 runs from the [[Red Cow interchange|Red Cow Luas stop]] to [[Spencer Dock]] via [[Ballyfermot]] and the city centre, and G2 operates much the same route but instead connects [[Liffey Valley Shopping Centre]] with Spencer Dock, via Ballyfermot and the city centre. Overnight, the G1 and G2 run every hour between 12pm and 5am.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Byrne|first=Jonathan|date=2022-10-12|title=New 24-hour Dublin Bus routes start running this weekend|url=https://www.98fm.com/news/new-24-hour-dublin-bus-routes-start-running-this-weekend-1391627|access-date=2022-10-27|website=[[98fm]]|language=en}}</ref> One week after the routes launched, [[Seanad Éireann|Senator]] [[Mary Seery Kearney]] noted she had already received numerous complaints concerning the new routes, with instances of buses not turning up and buses being full.<ref name = Shambolic>{{Cite web|last=Donohoe|first=Amy|date=2022-10-25|title=New Dublin bus route labelled 'shambolic' due to 'delays and cancelled services'|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/dublin/dublin-news/new-dublin-bus-route-labelled-shambolic-due-to-delays-and-cancelled-services-42093016.html|access-date=2022-10-27|website=[[The Irish Independent]]|language=en}}</ref> Seery Kearney explained she had contacted the Oireachtas Transport Committee to urgently seek a meeting to review the situation.<ref name = Shambolic/>

====E Spine (E1, E2)====
Phase 6a, consisting of the new 24 hour routes E1 and E2, as well as eleven other daytime routes, began on 27 January 2025.<ref name = SP/>

====Proposed developments====
[[File:TFI ENVIRO 400ER.jpg|thumb|[[Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER]] [[Hybrid Vehicle|hybrid]] in the new TFI colours]]
In May 2022, Dublin Bus announced it was considering the expansion of a 24-hour service to include a route that serves [[Bray, County Wicklow|Bray]].<ref name = dodd/> In his submission to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, Ray Coyne (Chief Executive of Dublin Bus) said "24/7 bus services are needed to deliver a truly all-day and all-night city [and] the broader economic needs of the city justify accelerating the introduction of 24/7 services on routes such as 46a, 155 and others".<ref name = dodd>{{Cite web|last=Dodd|first=Eimear|date=2022-05-11|title=Dublin Bus looking to expand 24-hour service to Bray bus route|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/news/dublin-bus-looking-to-expand-24-hour-service-to-bray-bus-route-41636580.html|access-date=2022-05-16|website=[[Bray People]]|language=en}}</ref>

In June 2022, Ray Coyne mentioned that Dublin Bus wanted to increase the frequency of buses operating on their six 24-hour routes.<ref name = Jquann/> He particularly mentioned the success of the route 15, but added that "demand is extremely high" across all the night routes.<ref name = Jquann/>

Speaking to ''[[TheJournal.ie]]'' in August 2022, a spokesperson for the Department of Transport noted that 24-hour services on the planned E-Spine, F-Spine and O-orbital routes set to start in 2023 are under consideration.<ref name = ChrisFinn>{{Cite web|last=Finn|first=Christina|date=2022-08-09|title=More 24-hour Dublin buses to be rolled out in autumn|url=https://www.thejournal.ie/24-hour-bus-services-dublin-5836096-Aug2022/|access-date=2022-08-13|website=[[TheJournal.ie]]|language=en}}</ref> The E and F routes are proposed to serve the [[Charlestown Shopping Centre]] and Northwood areas, the city centre, Bray and [[Dún Laoghaire]]. The O-orbital route are due to serve the [[North Circular Road, Dublin|North]] and [[South Circular Road, Dublin|South Circular Road]] areas.<ref name = ChrisFinn/> In addition, they noted that "the NTA has indicated that there is potential for each of the spine groups to have at least one route running 24 hours, but final decisions will be made closer to the time of each rollout".<ref name = ChrisFinn/>

Dublin Bus's official website includes an un-dated article named ''"Working Together To Build a Truly 24-Hour Dublin"''<ref name = SupportingNTE/> which outlines their intention to introduce additional 24-hour routes to Dublin in advance of BusConnects' full implementation. Conscious of the fact that County Dublin's population is set to reach two million by 2030,<ref name = SupportingNTE/> the company acknowledged that Dublin is at the cusp of a transformational era as it develops into a truly 24-hour city.{{tone inline|date=October 2022}} The company noted the challenges facing commuters in post-COVID Dublin, but also the opportunities: "Thousands of taxis have left the market. At the same time many new businesses are opening in our capital. Our hospitality sector is recovering strongly from the pandemic, and we are seeing the welcome return of large-scale events like concerts. So, we are confident that the customer demand is there for further 24-hour services".<ref name = SupportingNTE/>

In late September 2022, Transport for Ireland launched a campaign named ''"Around the city, around the clock"'' aimed at highlighting night-time bus services in Dublin in the run up to Christmas.<ref name = KT>{{Cite web|last=Thornton|first=Katy|date=2022-09-26|title=TFI to have eight 24/7 bus routes in Dublin ahead of Christmas|url=https://lovindublin.com/news/tfi-to-have-eight-247-bus-routes-ahead-of-christmas|access-date=2022-09-27|website=lovindublin.com|language=en}}</ref> Acting CEO of Dublin Bus, Andrea Keane, emphasised the economic importance of the service in 2022 noting that "The night-time economy in Dublin is growing post-pandemic and the TFI Network is expanding to reflect that. Night-time commuters can now hop on Dublin Bus services to get home affordably".<ref name = KT/>