How close is your home to a high frequency bus service?
Summary
This episode discusses new Central Statistics Office data revealing that while 8 in 10 Irish households are near a bus stop, significant disparities exist between urban and rural areas. Guests Adrian Kavanagh and Brian Caulfield analyze the west-east divide, noting that rural populations face severe access challenges due to low density. They explore innovative solutions like demand-responsive transport and lift-sharing apps to address these gaps, while also examining the implications for climate action and the need for targeted electric vehicle incentives in remote regions.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship: Ornot and Shopify
Show introduction and host introductions
Introduction of new public transport statistics
Geographic disparities in public transport access
Challenges for non-drivers in rural areas
Population density vs. service availability
Feasibility of transport in dense vs. rural areas
Innovative solutions: demand-responsive transport
Climate action and EV incentives in rural Ireland
Lift-sharing apps and community-led services
Urban transport deficits and future investment
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