Six buses, showcasing a century of service, included Dublin’s latest fully electric offering went in convoy through Dublin to commemorate 100 years of Dublin Bus.
The event commenced at Parnell Square and concluded at the National Transport Museum in Howth. The parade was led by a Leyland R1, Dublin’s first double-decker, which saw service in the capital from 1937 until 1956 – restored and maintained by the volunteer led National Transport Museum.
Dublin Bus descended from the Dublin United Tramways Company that started operating with Route 43 on July 6 1925.
Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann, shared: “today’s celebration aimed to recognise those who have kept and continue to keep Dublin moving forward from establishing Route 43 with two buses, to their current 1,100-strong fleet. They were carrying 500,000 passengers a year. We’re doing that on a daily basis now, and 159 million passengers on an annual basis. We’re delighted to celebrate this milestone with the National Transport Museum and all those who share a passion for Dublin’s transport story.”
