NTA confirms review of Kildare’s 120 bus route

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed a review of the 120 bus route, following concerns raised by Kildare North TD, Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil (FF.)

Deputy Ó Cearúil has been calling for urgent improvements to the 120 bus route as the NTA confirms an ongoing review of Kildare commuter services.

Deputy Ó Cearúil has said a response received from the National Transport Authority today confirms that the 120 bus route is included in a wider review of Kildare commuter bus services aimed at improving capacity, punctuality and reliability.

The Fianna Fáil TD said he has been raising issues in relation to the 120 route for some time and contacted the NTA again yesterday following renewed concerns raised by commuters regarding capacity constraints.

“We have been actively engaging on the issues affecting the 120 route for a period of time, and following further concerns being raised yesterday, I contacted the NTA seeking an update on what action is being taken,” Deputy Ó Cearúil said.

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In its response, the NTA stated that as part of its ongoing service monitoring and review process, it recently carried out a review of Kildare commuter bus services, including route 120.

The authority said this review proposed a number of minor revisions to the network aimed at increasing capacity, improving punctuality and reliability, and delivering a better overall service for all users.

It also confirmed that a public consultation on the proposed changes took place between December 8 2025 and January 10 2026, and that it is now considering all feedback received as part of the final review process.

Deputy Ó Cearúil said the response confirms that the 120 route is being considered within a formal review process and that he will continue to press for improvements.

“This response confirms that the 120 route is included in the wider Kildare commuter review process, which is examining capacity, punctuality and reliability across the network,” he said.

“Kildare has experienced significant population growth and it is essential that bus services keep pace with demand. Commuters need to see improvements delivered as quickly as possible.”

Deputy Ó Cearúil said he will continue to engage with the NTA as the final review is concluded and will be seeking further improvements to ensure the service is fit for purpose for workers, students and families who rely on it daily.

“There is a clear need to ensure that these services are reliable and have sufficient capacity to meet demand,” he said.