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Hundreds of thousands of commuters can expect disruptions today as the 48-hr bus strike gets underway.
Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus drivers have picketed bus depots after last-minute negotiations with the Labour Relations Commission collapsed.
The industrial action was prompted by plans announced last year by the National Transport Authority to put out to tender 10 per cent of routes with further tranche of routes being put out to tender in 2019.
Pregnancy comedy! #busstrike pic.twitter.com/ihqnJpTDgn
— TwistedDoodles (@twisteddoodles) May 1, 2015Hailo drivers responding to Ireland's mayday call. #busstrike https://t.co/DqzfVDIHz5
— Hailo Ireland (@HailoIreland) May 1, 2015The Luas and DART today be like... #busstrike pic.twitter.com/w1lkuudKNf
— 98FM (@98FM) May 1, 2015The #busstrike is necessary to stop the thin end of the wedge. Soon THEY will be privatising the most profitable Luas routes and roads
— Jim Corr (@therealjimcorr) May 1, 2015"Say 'discommode' again." #BusStrike
— Niall de Buitlear (@nialldebuitlear) April 30, 2015It's disappointing that bus lanes will be closed to traffic tomorrow, during the #busstrike
— Alan Farrell TD (@AlanFarrell) April 30, 2015One of the few positive things about the #busstrike: cycling into work this morning was a delight. It was like being in a different city.
— Christine Bohan (@ChristineBohan) May 1, 2015Fight privatisation! Show your support for our bus drivers - Join this Thunderclap http://t.co/z7CXuP1Qyg #busstrike
— SIPTU (@SIPTU) April 28, 2015Now: #busstrike Harristown bus depot. pic.twitter.com/9LwSmOrtnb
— Ethel Buckley (@EthelBuckley) May 1, 2015While the #busstrike is a pain, fundamentally they're right. Part privatisation of Dublin Bus is a disaster & the end for universal service.
— Thomas Kelly (@drrrop) May 1, 2015Commuters are due to experience inconveniences and delays, particularly on a busy Friday ahead of the May Bank Holiday when people are likely to be on the move.
Demand on Dart and Luas services are expected to be very high, as well as demand on Dublin Bike stands.
Some people have taken to social media to express their frustration or support for the strike.
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