The National Transport Authority (NTA) says it will work to address problems with public transport in Dublin following issues in the capital after the introduction of Level 5 restrictions today.
Drivers say there were queues at bus stops and train stations this morning as public transport is limited to 25 per cent capacity.
The NTA says issues around the reduction of capacity arose on some services this morning.
It says it's engaging with the Department of Transport and the operators to identify particular pressure points with a view to addressing them where possible.
We can't say to someone, 'where are you going? who are you? are you an essential worker?'
One Dublin Bus driver, who went by Brian, described a very challenging morning.
"We're having to pass by nurses and not being able to stop for them, it's very frustrating. What are we supposed to do? We can't say to someone, 'where are you going? who are you? are you an essential worker?', That shouldn't be up to us."
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) said its drivers had experienced problems in trying to accommodate passengers.
“There has already been several pinch points and locations where passengers have tried to gain access in large numbers to Dublin Bus services. Some drivers are describing it as ‘mayhem’, as excessive numbers of commuters try to board buses across a range of routes,” NBRU general secretary Dermot O’Leary said.
