Campaign to respect public transport staff launched

“When tourists visit Ireland, one of the things they remark on is that people always say ‘thanks’ to their bus driver. It is remarkable in the truest sense - that visitors always pass comment on it.”

That’s according to Damien O’Neill, Manager of Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, speaking today at the launch of a new NTA campaign developed to highlight the vital service being played by everyone employed in the public transport sector.

“The “Staff Respect’ campaign has been developed to highlight the important role played by bus, tram, train and taxi drivers in keeping Ireland moving in these uncertain times especially the significant efforts made by workers in our industry to ensure that essential workers within healthcare, education and beyond get to work,” explained Damien.

“It is really appreciated by all our operators when our customers say thanks and I think, more so than ever, that wee word has the power to deliver a powerful message of respect and appreciation to people who are working really hard every day to get people to where they need to be.”

Local Link LWR continues to provide rural transport in the three midland counties and is working with Community Partners on a range of transport solutions to help the community repsonse to COVID 19 challenges.