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Getting Around
There’s no point being overly polite about it – any Dubliner will tell you that getting around in the city is often a time-consuming nightmare. While Dublin’s public transport was once fairly advanced compared to other European cities, the absence of an underground or metro system and overburdened roads have made it one of the most frustrating cities to navigate.
It’s not all bad though – the Luas is helping to combat commuter blues (although it’s pretty congested during rush hour and on the weekends), and the Dart is a quick and scenic trip along the coastline into and out of the city centre. The bus network is certainly extensive, although chat to a few residents and you’ll probably hear tales of woe about unreliability and lateness. On the whole though, the bus service seems to be pretty good, most of the time.
However, many Dubliners still rely on their own set of wheels, and therein lies the problem. Traffic jams are a daily occurrence, particularly along the Quays and on the dreaded M50. Seemingly continuous roadworks promise a slightly less congested future, although currently they seem to be adding to the problem.
It’s not all bad though – the Luas is helping to combat commuter blues (although it’s pretty congested during rush hour and on the weekends), and the Dart is a quick and scenic trip along the coastline into and out of the city centre. The bus network is certainly extensive, although chat to a few residents and you’ll probably hear tales of woe about unreliability and lateness. On the whole though, the bus service seems to be pretty good, most of the time.
However, many Dubliners still rely on their own set of wheels, and therein lies the problem. Traffic jams are a daily occurrence, particularly along the Quays and on the dreaded M50. Seemingly continuous roadworks promise a slightly less congested future, although currently they seem to be adding to the problem.
