Sir, - We all know that there is no easy solution to Dublin's traffic problems. Greater use of public transport is an obvious requirement, if road traffic is to be alleviated. Leave the car at home and take the bus - you must be joking. Commuters had to wait from 7.05 to 7.55 a.m. at the terminus in College Green for the 46A bus, a service scheduled for every ten minutes. This has been a regular occurrence in recent weeks.
When a bus does eventually arrive, it is immediately filled with frozen passengers and consequently passes many commuters at other stops along its route. Who knows how long they had to wait? Dublin Bus's excuse - they cannot get the buses started these cold mornings. One can only hope that the proposed Luas service will provide a more reliable public transport option. - Yours, etc.,
Kilteragh Road,
Foxrock,
Dublin 18.