Details of the 24 hour bus services set to launch in Dublin next month have been revealed.
The National Transport Authority has confirmed that routes 15 and 41 will go 24 hour from December 1.
And they will run every 30 minutes throughout the night from midnight through to 5am.
There will also be improved daytime frequency on both routes and fares will remain unchanged during the night, Dublin Live reports .
NTA CEO Anne Graham said: “The manner in which Dublin functions as a city has shifted gradually but dramatically in recent years. It is no longer the case that city shuts down at 11 or 12 at night.
“The patterns of work and socialising have changed. For instance, the success in attracting to the city, major employers who are headquartered many time-zones away, serving markets around the world, means that commercial and economic activity in Dublin continues around the clock.
“The airport has become busier and busier, in recent years, and is itself a major employer. There is a clear demand for more transport options to the airport, not just for their passengers, but for the thousands of people whose jobs require them to be at work early in the morning or late into the night."
Dublin Bus CEO Ray Coyne said: “The introduction of 24 hour services on Routes 15 and 41 is a significant opportunity to continue the growth and success of Dublin Bus and is an important step forward for our city.
“Our 24-hour bus services will bring the many benefits of public transport to even more people and businesses including mobility, safety, sustainability and inclusion.
“These services will help unlock the full potential of Dublin’s vibrant and growing night-time economy while also providing early morning journeys into the city centre for our commuters, further assisting in the fight against congestion.”
