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Why is there a shortage of bus drivers?

"Dublin Bus has been forced to look as far afield as South Africa in its endless search for bus d...

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17.27 19 Aug 2026


Why is there a shortage of bus drivers?


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17.27 19 Aug 2026


"Dublin Bus has been forced to look as far afield as South Africa in its endless search for bus drivers... Welcome and needed as these drivers undoubtedly are, their arrival raises several interesting questions. The first one being why are Irish people not interested in the job?" So, writes John McManus, in The Irish Times today.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU.


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