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To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming weekend and Bakrid holiday, the State Transport Corporation has announced the operation of 2,005 special buses from Friday to Monday, in addition to its regular daily services. Schedule and RoutesAccording to an official release, the transport corporations will deploy these…

Dublin Port Tunnel and M1 motorway, Dublin, Ireland.There are reports of an crash which has since been cleared in the Dublin Port Tunnel affecting the both lanes, motorists should take care in the area.Swords Road, The Drumcondra Road and Malahide Road are extremely slow this morning due to traffic diverting away from the Dublin Tunnel which was…

Schengen Visa 12% Fees Hike Effective Today: Travelers to Europe will now have to pay higher visa application fees as the European Commission’s 12 per cent hike in Schengen Visa fees becomes effective today, June 11, 2024. This increase is applicable worldwide.This move coincides with the bloc’s efforts to promote tourism in the region.Under the…

Hugh Grant is among dozens of motorists who have been stuck in heavy traffic on the A3 in west London for up to five hours.While the M25 is suffering from typical bank holiday weekend congestion, the A3 has been particularly problematic all Friday afternoon with the British actor taking to Twitter to beg TfL for some clarity on the…

Dom Joly and former RTE broadcaster Tommie Gorman are two of the keynote speakers at the 2024 Immrama travel festival in Waterford.The festival, which runs from June 13-16, was inspired by the late Lismore-based author, Dervla Murphy, whose 50 year career helped change travel writing.Ms Murphy was a keen cyclist and travelled by bike around…

THE M6 has been shut between Bedworth and Coventry following a serious crash involving several vehicles. All emergency services are at the scene to deal with the collision which happened this morning between Junction 3 and Junction 2. Among them are an air ambulance with the response being led by Warwickshire police. Drivers are being…

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailD-Day veterans returning from northern France face fresh travel problems today, with port workers at Calais walking out and disrupting ferries to Dover.The Port of Calais warns of the risk of “major disruption” during the…

A new initiative has been launched to make life safer for Torbay's bus passengers. Faiths and churches group Torbay United and Stagecoach South West have joined forces to create the Safer Travel Partnership in a 'heart warming display of community spirit'. The official launch this week at Churston Ferrers Grammar…

Eight bus routes have been diverted due to the burst water mains - the 127, 152, 201, 264, 270, 280, 355 and S1. Here are more details about their diversion route:Routes 127 and S1 are curtailed to Mitcham Commonside due to burst water mains.Route 152 is on diversion northbound due to burst water mains. Buses are diverted via Tamworth Lane,…

Around two dozen passengers fell ill on a United Airlines flight from Vancouver, Canada to Houston, Texas on Friday.Approximately 25 people traveling in a group of 75 had nausea, according to Capt. Sedrick Robinett of the Houston Fire Department. HFD evaluated three passengers upon the plane’s arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport but…