Overview

TFI Anseo is a new smart demand responsive transport (SDRT) service operating in Achill, Killarney and north-east Limerick city, initially. Using the TFI Anseo app, you can book a bus to pick you up from a location within the areas serviced in Achill, Killarney and in north-east Limerick city service areas. Unlike traditional bus services, TFI Anseo doesn’t follow a fixed route. Instead, it travels wherever passengers need to go within the service area.

Ireland’s public transport system is attracting international reference for best practice. The outcomes of this pilot are eagerly awaited but early indications show a popular transformative service with 20,000 passengers in the first six months in Limerick alone and successes in the other pilot areas of Killarney and Achill. 

The aim of this webinar is to present the transport planning involved in the TFI Anseo pilot, the bespoke associated fares to use the service, the marketing work to inform the public and promote the service, and importantly service delivery, with Local Link Mayo presenting on their knowledge base for this innovate addition to the public service offering in Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

• Excellent CPD opportunity
• Learn about Smart Demand Responsive Service in Ireland
• Interactive Q&A with experts

Who is this event for?

Anyone interested in Public Transport, decision makers involved in planning Smart Public Transport Solutions and/or tackling disadvantage. 

Speakers

	Cian Murphy - Transport Planner, National Transport Authority Cian Murphy is a Transport Planner with the National Transport Authority. He assists in the design of new and improved NTA-funded bus routes and networks in regional towns and is responsible for preparing quarterly reports for TFI Anseo. The NTA Service Planning Team contributed to the initial service configuration for TFI Anseo, and Cian remains engaged in ongoing adjustments to the Pilot Project to further improve patronage, efficiency, and service quality.
	Vincent McCarthy - Public Transport Contract Support Engineer, National Transport Authority Vincent McCarthy is a Public Transport Contracts Support Engineer with the National Transport Authority. He assists the NTA to set fares in line with guidance and best practice. The NTA Fares Team was tasked with setting bespoke fares for the TFI Anseo service.
	Michelle McCann - Marketing Manager, National Transport Authority Michelle McCann is Marketing Manager for the National Transport Authority. She oversees the team responsible for planning and implementing all NTA and Transport for Ireland (TFI) branded marketing activity. Brands include Transport for Ireland, TFI Local Link, TFI Leap, TFI Smarter Travel, TFI Independent Travel Support, TFI Live, TFI Anseo, NTA and others.
	Trish Heaney - Local Link May Transport Co-Ordination Unit, Local Link Mayo Trish Heaney is with the Local Link Mayo TCU with responsibility for the SDRT pilot area of Achill in Mayo. Trish has been closely involved in this project and working with key stakeholders to ensure its success.

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