Transdev to lose Luas contract after 22 years, union says workers will be protected

Siptu the union said that workers will transfer over to the new provider and that protections are in place.

26 Feb, 13:48 — 26 Feb, 14:18

Why this matters

The Dublin Luas is a critical public transport system in the capital, making a change in its operator after more than two decades a significant development. This decision impacts thousands of daily commuters, the workers currently employed by Transdev, and the future operational standards of a key urban service.

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The Story

What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Transdev operates the Dublin Luas service.
Transdev has lost its contract to run the Dublin Luas.
Transdev had operated the Luas service for 22 years.

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Transdev has lost the contract to operate the Dublin Luas.

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Transdev operated the Dublin Luas service for 22 years.

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Siptu the union said that workers will transfer over to the new provider.

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Siptu the union said that protections are in place for workers.

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Coverage gaps

The union SIPTU's statement regarding worker protection and transfer to the new provider.

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The Story

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rte-newsMostly Factual42d ago

Transdev loses Dublin Luas contract after 22 years

Transdev, which operates the Dublin Luas, has lost the contract to run the service after operating it for the last 22 years.

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the-journal42d ago