College students and hospital workers facing long wait times and overcrowded buses on the Kinsale to Cork route can breathe a sigh of relief as a new service is to begin on the route next week
The long awaited service, which was first mooted last year and faced lots of obstacles along the way, is coming into service on October 12th next
The Kinsale Connect or the 228 service, which is operated by West Cork Connect will begin with a slightly reduced timetable of 20 services a day on the half hour out of Kinsale
Speaking to RedFM News Damien Long of West Cork Connect says the service will be a game changer for commuters
"It comes through Ballinhassig, it's the first time people in Ballinhassig village will have a bus service. People attending college in MTU, UCC and hospital workers at Cork University Hospital in Wilton it will make a big difference for them coming into the city from the West side through Bishopstown. It's the first time that people will have that option and we also have drop off points in the city on the Grand Parade and Patrick Street, so great options for people who work in the city centre as well"
